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Blackfriars Bridge Collection

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London 2005

Blackfriars Bridge, London 2005

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Medal for the opening of Blackfriars New Bridge, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Medal for the opening of Blackfriars New Bridge, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Medal for the opening of Blackfriars New Bridge, 1871

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The Blackfriars Bridge end of the Thames Embankment, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The Blackfriars Bridge end of the Thames Embankment, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Blackfriars Bridge end of the Thames Embankment, [London], 1870....a space of about eight acres has been reclaimed from the slime and mud of the river

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The Lord Mayor of London laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Blackfriars

The Lord Mayor of London laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Blackfriars, 1865. The bridge was designed by Joseph Cubitt. From "Illustrated London News", 1865

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The railway works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill

The railway works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill, viewed from the temporary bridge, [London], 1864

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Temporary bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Temporary bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Temporary bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, [London], 1864

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, [London], 1864

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, [London], 1862. Bridge designed by Joseph Cubitt, ...the estimated cost of which is £265, 000. Messrs

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Somerset House Terrace from Waterloo Bridge, ca. 1819. Creator: John Constable

Somerset House Terrace from Waterloo Bridge, ca. 1819. Creator: John Constable
Somerset House Terrace from Waterloo Bridge; Somerset House Terrace and the Thames: a View from the North end of Waterloo Bridge with St

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Appalling accident at Blackfriars Bridge, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Appalling accident at Blackfriars Bridge, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Appalling accident at Blackfriars Bridge, 1844....an accident of a most appalling nature took place at the steamboat pier [on the River Thames in London]...a crowd of gazers

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1910. View of traffic on Blackfriars road bridge, (opened in 1869), over the River Thames, with the railway bridge behind, and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance. Postcard

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Traffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1935. Creator: Unknown

Traffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Traffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1935. A typical " hold-up" scene...showing an unbroken line of trams right across the bridge

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Nr Oxo Tower, London, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies

Nr Oxo Tower, London, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Nr Oxo Tower, London, England, 3/9/10. Boat grounded on the banks of the River Thames at low tide

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1911. View of traffic on Blackfriars road bridge, (opened in 1869), over the River Thames, with the railway bridge behind, and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: South-Eastward View from Bush House as Far as Blackheath, c1935. Creator: Unknown

South-Eastward View from Bush House as Far as Blackheath, c1935. Creator: Unknown
South-Eastward View from Bush House as Far as Blackheath, c1935. View of the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and the chimneys of south London on the right

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Embankment and Blackfriars from the South End of Waterloo Bridge

Embankment and Blackfriars from the South End of Waterloo Bridge, c1935. The River Thames in London, with Blackfriars Bridge and the dome of St Pauls Cathedral

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: A Farewell Look at Wonderful London from the Cross on St

A Farewell Look at Wonderful London from the Cross on St. Pauls Dome, c1935

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The City of London, c1872. Creator: Unknown

The City of London, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The City of London, c1872. View of the Embankment and the River Thames, Blackfriars road and railway bridges, with St Pauls Cathedral in the distance

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of Blackfriars Bridge, 1760, (1897). Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of Blackfriars Bridge, 1760, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of Blackfriars Bridge, 1760, (1897). Blackfriars Bridge took took nine years to build, opening to the public in 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: New Bridge Street and the Obelisk in 1755, (1897). Creator: Unknown

New Bridge Street and the Obelisk in 1755, (1897). Creator: Unknown
New Bridge Street and the Obelisk in 1755, (1897). View of the obelisk on New Bridge Street at the junction of Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill in London, looking towards Blackfriars Bridge

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies

Blackfriars Bridge, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
Tourist boat sailing between the columns remaining from an earlier version of Blackfriars Bridge, one of the crossings over the River Thames from the South Bank to the City, London, SE1 England

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey shore

View of Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey shore, with boats in the foreground, London, c1825

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of Blackfriars Bridge, with boats in the foreground, London, c1835

View of Blackfriars Bridge, with boats in the foreground, London, c1835

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Coffer dam erected for repairing the pier of Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1870. Artist

Coffer dam erected for repairing the pier of Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1870. Artist
Coffer dam erected for repairing the pier of Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1870

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Destruction of Sir C Prices oil warehouse and wharf

Destruction of Sir C Prices oil warehouse and wharf, William Street, Blackfriars, London, 1845. In the foreground figures stand sheltering under umbrellas watching the event

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: London bridges, 1760

London bridges, 1760. Views of London Bridge before and after the houses on it were pulled down. Also showing views of Westminster Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1803

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1803. View of Blackfriars Bridge from west, with boats on the water and St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. View of Blackfriars Bridge from west, with vessels on River Thames, including two steamboats. St Pauls Cathedral is in the background

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of Blackfriars Bridge looking south, London, 1835

View of Blackfriars Bridge looking south, London, 1835. The first Blackfriars Bridge, designed by Robert Mylne and completed in 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Looking towards Blackfriars Bridge from the west, London, 1810

Looking towards Blackfriars Bridge from the west, London, 1810. Also showing boats on the River Thames in the foreground, the shot tower on the right and St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Temporary wooden bridge over the River Thames at Blackfriars, London, 1864

Temporary wooden bridge over the River Thames at Blackfriars, London, 1864. Designed by Joseph Cubitt, the new Blackfriars Bridge was completed in 1869

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of Blackfriars Bridge under construction, London, c1762 (1775). Artist: RB Godfrey

View of Blackfriars Bridge under construction, London, c1762 (1775). Artist: RB Godfrey
View of Blackfriars Bridge under construction, London, c1762 (1775). The first Blackfriars Bridge was built between 1759 and 1769 to a design by Robert Mylne

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Excavation work for the north pier and tidal dam at Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1864

Excavation work for the north pier and tidal dam at Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1864. The new Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Joseph cubitt and opened in 1869

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Construction work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1868

Construction work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1868. The new Blackfriars Bridge designed by Joseph Cubitt was completed in 1869

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey shore

Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey shore, London, 1864

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of Blackfriars Bridge from the Strand Bridge, London, 1815

View of Blackfriars Bridge from the Strand Bridge, London, 1815. The first Blackfriars Bridge, designed by Robert Mylne and completed in 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Artist: George Maund

Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Artist: George Maund
Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, 1864

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1840. Artist: David Roberts

View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1840. Artist: David Roberts
View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1840. Also showing traffic on the bridge and boats on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: View of the temporary bridge at Blackfriars, London, 1762. Artist: Francis Grose

View of the temporary bridge at Blackfriars, London, 1762. Artist: Francis Grose
View of the temporary bridge at Blackfriars, London, 1762. The first Blackfriars Bridge was built between 1759 and 1769 to a design by Robert Mylne

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: River Thames looking towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1818

River Thames looking towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1818. View from the south side of the River Thames with rowing boats on the river

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Design by Robert Mylne for a section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1759. Artist

Design by Robert Mylne for a section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1759. Artist
Design by Robert Mylne for a section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1759. Mylne won the competition to design the first Blackfriars Bridge. This drawing is not as actually executed however

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1795. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1795. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1795. View of Blackfriars Bridge from Somerset Place with boats on the River Thames and figures on the riverbank. The bridge, designed by Robert Mylne, opened in 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole

Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. A competition was staged to design the first Blackfriars Bridge. The winner was Robert Mylne, whose bridge was completed in 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Design for the new Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1840

Design for the new Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1840. The design eventually chosen for the bridge, completed in 1869, was that of Joseph Cubitt

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1864. Artist: Mason Jackson

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1864. Artist: Mason Jackson
Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1864. View towards Ludgate Hill from the temporary bridge showing the railway works of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway at Blackfriars Bridge

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Longitudinal section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1766

Longitudinal section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1766. The first Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Robert Mylne. It was built between 1759 and 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Lord Mayors procession passing under Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1770

Lord Mayors procession passing under Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1770

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1809. Artist: R Roffe

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1809. Artist: R Roffe
Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1809. View of the original Blackfriars Bridge designed by Robert Mylne and opened in 1869 from Chatham Place

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1799

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1799. View of the original Blackfriars Bridge designed by Robert Mylne and opened in 1769 looking north with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1797. Artist: Thomas Malton II

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1797. Artist: Thomas Malton II
Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1797. View of Blackfriars Bridge looking north showing St Pauls Cathedral in the background. Also showing boats on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Opening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. Artist: George Chambers

Opening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. Artist: George Chambers
Opening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. View of the opening of the new Blackfriars Bridge by Queen Victoria from the south bank of the River Thames. The bridge was designed by Joseph Cubitt

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Loyal London Volunteers, 1804

Loyal London Volunteers, 1804. A handwriting broadsheet showing the Loyal London Volunteers embarking from Blackfriars Bridge for a grand field day

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760

Laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760
The ceremony of laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760; by the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: A Poor Sweep, Sir!, Cries of London, 1804

A Poor Sweep, Sir!, Cries of London, 1804
A Poor Sweep, Sir!. View of a sweep crossing in front of Blackfriars Bridge, with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814. Artist: George Cruikshank

Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814. Artist: George Cruikshank
Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814, shows a frost fair in the region of Blackfriars Bridge, London

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The Thames at low tide and Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1847. Artist: G Chaumont

The Thames at low tide and Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1847. Artist: G Chaumont
The Thames at low tide and Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1847. People walk on the river bank or admire the view

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1864

Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1864
View of construction work taking place at Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London, c1864 for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Construction of Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1762. Artist: Francis Grose

Construction of Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1762. Artist: Francis Grose
View of a partially built Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1762

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Construction of Blackfriars Bridge, c1762. Artist: Francis Grose

Construction of Blackfriars Bridge, c1762. Artist: Francis Grose
View of a partially built Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1762 with boats on the bank of the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1870

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1870
View of construction work taking place at Blackfriars Bridge, London, by the Metropolitan Railway, 1870

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1783. Artist: I Wells

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1783. Artist: I Wells
View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral, London from the south, 1783; showing boats racing on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1766. Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1766. Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
View of a section of the intended bridge under construction at Blackfriars, London, 1766. Also showing boats on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Queen Victoria Opening Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869

Queen Victoria Opening Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869
Reception of Queen Victoria at the south end of Blackfriars Bridge, London for the bridges opening in 1869

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1835

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1835
View of Blackfrairs Bridge, London from the south, 1835; with figures, carriages and carts crossing. Also showing boats, including a steamboat, on the River Thames and buildings on the north bank

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1777. Artist: Edward Rooker

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1777. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of a section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1777; showing the bridge under construction in 1766. Also showing boats on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1863. Artist: Mason Jackson

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1863. Artist: Mason Jackson
View of construction work taking place at Blackfriars Bridge for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, 1863; showing the sinking of a cylinder for one of the stone piers

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1806. Artist: Samuel Owen

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1806. Artist: Samuel Owen
Elevation of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1806

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1796. Artist: James Walker

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1796. Artist: James Walker
View of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1796; looking north with St Pauls Cathedral in the background. Also showing boats on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Design for Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760. Artist: Robert Mylne II

Design for Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760. Artist: Robert Mylne II
Design for Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760. Robert Mylnes accepted design for Blackfriars Bridge, London with barges on the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Opening Ceremony of Blackfriars Bridge, 1869

Opening Ceremony of Blackfriars Bridge, 1869
View of the procession on the new Blackfriars Bridge, London, during its opening ceremony, 1869; Queen Victoria officially opened the bridge

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1827. Artist: George Cooke

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1827. Artist: George Cooke
View of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1827; with a boat and hose and cart transferring goods on the south bank of the River Thames

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge, London

Blackfriars Bridge, London
View of the disembarkation of the Lord Mayor at Blackfriars Bridge after the Lord Mayors procession from the Tower of London to Westminster

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Aerial view of London showing Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, c1845. Artist

Aerial view of London showing Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, c1845. Artist
Aerial view of London showing Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, c1845. The detailed aerial view contains a background of unnatural colours with a decorative border

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: City of London from Blackfriars Bridge, 1795. Artist: John William Edy

City of London from Blackfriars Bridge, 1795. Artist: John William Edy
City of London from Blackfriars Bridge, 1795

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Albion Place, Southwark, London, 1803. Artist: SW

Albion Place, Southwark, London, 1803. Artist: SW
South west view of Albion Mills, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark, London, 1803; St Pauls Cathedral can be seen on the other side of the river

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Albion Place, Southwark, London, 1791. Artist: John William Edy

Albion Place, Southwark, London, 1791. Artist: John William Edy
View of the fire at Albion Mills, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark, London, 1791; which took place on 2 March 1791

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: City of London from the South, 1802. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler

City of London from the South, 1802. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
City of London from the South, 1802. View of the City of London and St Pauls Cathedral, taken from Albion Place, looking across Blackfriars Bridge. Both the bridge and the river carry a lot of traffic

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker

Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey side, London, c1875 (1878)

Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey side, London, c1875 (1878). Blackfriars Bridge designed by architect Robert Mylne (1733-1811), opened to the public in 1769

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington

A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: Bankside, around Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson

Bankside, around Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson
Bankside, around Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The two bridges at Blackfriars, London, 1926-1927

The two bridges at Blackfriars, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: A man and a boy feeding the birds by Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927

A man and a boy feeding the birds by Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageBlackfriars Bridge Collection: The mouth of the Holebourne, where it finds the Thames as the Fleet Ditch

The mouth of the Holebourne, where it finds the Thames as the Fleet Ditch, London, 1926-1927. The picture shown is under the Blackfriars Railway bridge



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