Old London Bridge Balustrades

  • Type: Balustrade



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Timeline

Y/M/D Association Description Place Locale Food Event
1761/00/00 Under the supervision of Dance the Elder, balustrades are installed "in the Gothic taste" between 14 stone alcoves for pedestrians. London Bridge and Nancy's Steps London
1832/00/00 Thomas Usborne, a Merchant of (No 20) Cumberland Street in London, buys sections of the salvages Old London Bridge Balustrades and has them incorporated into the landscaping behind Gilwell House. The White House, Gilwell Park Waltham Abbey
1834/00/00 George Gilbert Scott Associate Architect Designed by Henry Roberts and George Gilbert Scott in the Greek revival style, Fishmongers Hall is built, 1831 to 1834. Balustrades from Old London Bridge are located on either side of Fishmongers' Hall. Fishmongers Hall London
1940/09/09 Bombs land on all sides of Fishmongers' Hall, causing fire and great damage. Whilst the riverside range is gutted and the roof over the grand staircase destroyed, most of Roberts' essential structure survives. Fishmongers Hall London London Blitz

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Particulars for Old London Bridge Balustrades:
Disposition Architectural Remnant
Architectural Element Balustrade a railing supported by a short pillar, especially an ornamental parapet on a balcony, bridge, or terrace
Sight Category Object



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