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Hammersmith Bridge

Hammersmith Bridge is a cast-iron suspension bridge spanning the River Thames between Hammersmith and Barnes in west London. The current bridge, designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, opened in 1887 and is a Grade II* listed nineteenth‑century structure noted for its ornate suspension towers and ironwork. It carries a narrow carriageway with two outer pedestrian footways across a single central span supported on stone piers.

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Its prime

1887

Today

Restored

As it stood in 1887

What Hammersmith Bridge looked like in its prime.

Low, elongated silhouette of a 210 m suspension bridge with two prominent ornate towers rising from stone piers, slender wrought‑iron suspension chains and vertical hangers, and a narrow central carriageway flanked by two pedestrian footways. Cast‑iron lattice balustrades and regularly spaced lamp standards line the deck. The towers are articulated with riveted iron plates and decorative finials; the bridge sits close to the river surface so piers and reflected lamps are a strong visual element.

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7 places to explore in 1887.

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Hammersmith (north) approachBarnes (south) approachDeck between the towersMidspan river viewUnderside of central spanTower architectural detailHeraldic panel at pier

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