East Footbridge |
| Hob Uid: 1508575 | |
Location :
Greater London Authority
City of Westminster
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : TQ2814983629 |
| Summary : The footbridge in London Zoo which crosses Regent's Canal was constructed in 1872 and links the Middle Gardens to the area of the zoo north of the canal. It is a single span, slightly cambered, cast iron girder bridge with decorative pattern of iron circles of diminishing size in the spandrels. The bridge bears the founder's name R Masefield and Company, and was built by D Cross and Son. The abutments were partly rebuilt in 1930. |
| More information : The footbridge in London Zoo which crosses Regent's Canal was constructed in 1872 and links the Middle Gardens to the area of the zoo north of the canal. It is a single span, slightly cambered, cast iron girder bridge with decorative pattern of iron circles of diminishing size in the spandrels. The bridge bears the founder's name R Masefield and Company, and was built by D Cross and Son. The abutments were partly rebuilt in 1930. (1) |