General view looking along the Chelsea Embankment towards the Albert Bridge, showing the construction work on the Embankment, with Chelsea Old Church visible behind

Date:
1873
Location:
Chelsea Embankment, Chelsea, Kensington And Chelsea, Greater London Authority, SW3
Reference:
OP04624
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The Chelsea Embankment was completed in 1874. It was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, as part of his scheme to construct a modern sewage system for London.

Content

This is part of the Collection: MBW01 Photographs of Metropolitan Board of Works projects including Crossness

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Hedderly, James

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