Richmond Bridge, Richmond, Greater London

Photograph taken 1860 - 1922 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: CC72/02181

The 18th-century bridge joining Richmond to Twickenham, the oldest surviving Thames crossing in London. A group of men unload a cargo of bricks from the boat in the foreground.

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Greater London Richmond upon Thames

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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The annual Eton boating regatta on the River Thames at Windsor, with the castle buildings on the hillside in the background. The event was instituted to commemorate a visit of George III (1760-1820) and held on his birthday, 4th June.

Richmond Bridge, Richmond, Greater London

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