London Bridge, River Thames 1969
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph documents the extraordinary engineering overlap during the reconstruction of London Bridge in 1969. The image captures the moment new, white pre-stressed concrete girders are being positioned by a massive grey steel gantry directly above the dark, soot-stained stone arches of Rennie’s 1831 bridge. This “bridge over a bridge” technique allowed the old structure to be dismantled and the new one to be built simultaneously while maintaining essential river and road traffic. In the murky waters of the Thames, protective rust-coloured steel sheet piling and heavy timber fenders surround the construction site. The background reveals the skeletal frame of a new building under construction on the north bank, echoing the broader post-war transformation of the City’s skyline. This digital download is a significant record of mid-century civil engineering and urban change, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of dramatic historic wall art.
About Retro Stock Photography
Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
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