Vauxhall Bridge
Vauxhall Bridge
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This bridge features a bronze female statue representing "Architecture" holding a model of Saint Paul's Cathedral.
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan7,348 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The name Vauxhall comes from the famous pleasure gardens of London. These gardens used to have exciting rides and masked balls for nearly a hundred years. In 1844 a clown sailed down the Thames in a bathtub pulled by geese. Huge crowds gathered to witness this event. Sadly the pleasure gardens had to be shutdown in 1858 because of the toxic stench of the much polluted Thames. There used to be a bridge here built in 1816. It was the first bridge to carry trams pulled by horses. That bridge was demolished and this new beautiful bridge was built on the same spot. The current bridge was completed in 1906 and inaugurated by Prince of Wales before he became King George V. It was designed by Sir Alexander Binnie. It links Pimlico with Vauxhall area. It is a granite bridge enforced by steel. It is a red and yellow bridge embellished with giant bronze statues of allegorical figures crafted by Alfred Drury and Frederick Pomeroy. If you look closely one of these figures is holding a replica of St. Paul’s Cathedral in it’s hands.
Written July 8, 2023
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Warby
Bicester, UK3,748 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Stayed nearby and is another old London Bridge with history. Distinctive red sides make it a focal point for the area. Can get busy and another great south/north of the river connection
Written October 31, 2021
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
One of the lesser known bridges across the River Thames. The bridge connects Pimlico on the north bank with Vauxhall on the south bank, where the MI6 building is located. This part of the riverfront is filled with private and fine looking residences and fine views across the river too. Lambeth bridge is visible and on a clear day, so are Westminster Bridge and the London Eye.
Not a must do, but worth it to see some amazing buildings.
Not a must do, but worth it to see some amazing buildings.
Written May 19, 2019
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,688 contributions
Sep 2020
Vauxhall bridge is yet another London bridge with more detail on its sides, better spotted by boat than when on it, also James Bond HQ nearby.
Written September 29, 2020
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G.nABIL
7 contributions
Jan 2020
i feel home in here i am in love with this area of course after a few years here.
great views, great buzz
great views, great buzz
Written February 12, 2020
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,032 contributions
Oct 2019
I did not come for the rather ordinary bridge. I came for a photo of the building they call Babylon on the Thames - the MI6 headquarters, bombed in the James Bond movie. It is a most outstanding building for a so called secret service. But it had a huge crane in front of it - damn. So I had to go to the other side of the bridge for a better angle and then saw another set of green buildings that looked sympatico - must have been designed by the same architect. Architect Terry Farrell was influenced by Mayan and Aztec designs in his building.
Written November 25, 2019
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AvidTraveler12
Winchester, UK1,829 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Built of stone and granite and completed in 1906. Nice bridge to walk by or walk across but not a location to visit in its own right. No significant sites to be seen from the bridge except the massive refurb of Battersea Power Station.
Written July 21, 2019
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Sumit Kasera
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India2,736 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Staying at Vauxhall and taking a stroll at the banks of River Thames, the overall views from Vauxhall bridge or the river side was hardly impressive. After some splendid (and partially masked) views at Westminster, the views at Vauxhall bridge was hardly appealing. Parts of the banks had dried up leaving a muddy feeling.
The only highlight of the place was The Tower (at St. George Wharf) – the highest residential building of London. Alongside, there were some other beautiful buildings at the Wharf. Except for this, and few odd café like the Riverside, all one could see was construction work ongoing and heavy machinery. Nothing picturesque about the place or the bridge – easily could be given a miss.
The only highlight of the place was The Tower (at St. George Wharf) – the highest residential building of London. Alongside, there were some other beautiful buildings at the Wharf. Except for this, and few odd café like the Riverside, all one could see was construction work ongoing and heavy machinery. Nothing picturesque about the place or the bridge – easily could be given a miss.
Written July 8, 2019
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Jo T
London, UK128 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
1st time I've ever can remember using this bridge. Great view of the river Thames. Seeing new and historical buildings and views.
I walked along mill bank once over the bridge to continue my view of the river.. Very James Bond icon image which home to MI6
I walked along mill bank once over the bridge to continue my view of the river.. Very James Bond icon image which home to MI6
Written July 4, 2018
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northants90
Northampton, UK3,177 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
This is the main bridge crossing the Thames in the Vauxhall part of town. It is an ok bridge but not an eye catching spectacular.
Close to the nightlife of Vauxhall and the business district. It is an ok bridge.
Close to the nightlife of Vauxhall and the business district. It is an ok bridge.
Written June 9, 2018
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Is there a pedestrian walkway over Vauxhall Bridge? If not, when staying in Vauxhall, what is the best way to get over to Westminster?
Written June 28, 2017
Yes, there is a pedestrian bridge. There's also a paved walkway along the river that should bring you close to the Westminster too or you can catch a taxi. We saw taxis lined up along Millbank and Atterbury (I believe) near Chelsea College.
Written June 29, 2017
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