Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge is a bridge crossing the River Thames in London, England. Originally built in 1769, the bridge connects the districts of Southwark and the City of London, at Blackfriars station. It runs parallel with the Blackfriars railway bridge.
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Prior to its commission in 1760, the bridge was originally meant to be named Pitt Bridge in honour of the former Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder, but the name never caught on.[1]
The bridge was completed in 1769 under the Scottish engineer Robert Mylne and lasted 100 years, requiring frequent repairs due to the sub-par limestone used in construction. When the government determined it was too costly to repair the bridge, they torn it down in 1864.[1]
A new bridge which still stands today, designed by Thomas Cubitt, was built and completed in 1869.[1]
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