Summary As London and Britain grew wealthier, the pressure for a second bridge in the capital became irresistible. Financed by private capital, lotteries and grants, Westminster Bridge was built between 1739 and 1750 under the supervision of Swiss engineer Charles Labelye. By the mid-19th century the bridge was subsiding badly and proving expensive to maintain. The current bridge was designed by Thomas Page and opened in 1862. Rob unearths the human stories and discovers how each bridge changed the face of London and helped shape the story of Britain.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Rob Bell Ed Livett Robert Blyth Jane Sidell
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Channel 5 Television Firecrest Films
Summary As London and Britain grew wealthier, the pressure for a second bridge in the capital became irresistible. Financed by private capital, lotteries and grants, Westminster Bridge was built between 1739 and 1750 under the supervision of Swiss engineer Charles Labelye. By the mid-19th century the bridge was subsiding badly and proving expensive to maintain. The current bridge was designed by Thomas Page and opened in 1862. Rob unearths the human stories and discovers how each bridge changed the face of London and helped shape the story of Britain.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Channel 5 Television Firecrest Films
