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Description: | Blackfriars Bridge, which crosses the Thames at Southwark, was the first to be designed by Robert Mylne, and was built in 1760-69. It was the third bridge to span the river, and cost �230,000. It was paid for mainly from fines that had accumulated from men refusing the post of Sherriff. It was a toll bridge until 1785 - in 1780 rioters broke down the toll gates and stole the money. Today's structure replaced the original bridge in 1860-69, and it was opened by Queen Victoria.
Technique includes etching.
Box Title: Seaports I25 London. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | prints | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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