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Some of the most beautiful views of London are those from the many bridges which span the River Thames. Millions of people cross over the Thames every day but most are too concerned with reaching their destination to notice the structures they use, let alone consider their history or the risks taken in building them.
Triumphs of architecture and engineering, London's bridges have inspired artists as diverse as Dickens and Monet. From the elegant Richmond Bridge to the Gothic, quintessentially British Tower Bridge, they have formed the backdrop to battles, rebellions, pageantry and mysteries for two millennia. Crossing the River tells these stories, including the assassination of a dissident with a poisoned umbrella on Waterloo Bridge; the apparent suicide of 'God's banker', an Italian financier with links to the Vatican, the Masons and the Mafia; and the Marchioness tragedy and its controversial aftermath.
Featuring illustrations and photographs old and new, this book will undoubtedly increase the reader's knowledge and appreciation of the bridges and the people who built them, and thereby enhance the pleasure of seeing them, whether at leisure or stuck in a traffic jam.
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Brian Cookson is a former computer consultant who since 1993 has worked as a London tourist guide and lecturer on the capital's history. He is also the author of London's Waterside Walks.
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This review is from: Crossing the River: The History of London's Thames River Bridges from Richmond to the Tower (Hardcover)
This must be the definitive book on the London Thames bridges, bringing Pudney's earlier book up to date. It contains full historical details about each bridge including photos of the old bridges. It also describes the basic bridge design tyoes in layman's terms. The colour photos of the present bridges are excellent. It is not a light read, so probably best read in chunks rather than right through at one go.
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Definitive Guide... very well written..,
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This review is from: Crossing the River: The History of London's Thames River Bridges from Richmond to the Tower (Hardcover)
This is an excellent guide and a great companion to 'London's Waterside Walks' also by Brian Cookson. His knowledge of London in general is very impressive and his books serve as a definitive guide to the bridges of the capital....
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Can someone please advise on content of this book.,
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This review is from: Crossing the River: The History of London's Thames River Bridges from Richmond to the Tower (Hardcover)
I have come across a reference in this book found online, in which there is mention to the Brave Goose, owned by Sir Donald Goslin, getting stuck under Richmond Bridge on 30 January 1987.
It was my late father who managed to free the boat, he was a Waterman & Lighterman named Christopher Baker. I rememeber seeing him on the local News at the time and reading about it in the newspaper. Could anyone please let me know if there is any mention of him in this book, as if there is I would love to make a purchase. Many Thanks.
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