The Baltavia passing Tower Bridge, Stepney, London

Photograph taken 1945 - 1965 © Historic England Archive ref: AA002418

A view from Southwark looking eastwards towards the bridge with the vessel, the 'Baltavia', passing underneath. The bridge opened in 1894 and was designed by Sir Horace Jones.

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Greater London Stepney

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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View of the Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge from the shore. It was opened in 1905 and was the largest bridge of this type ever. It was demolished after 1961 when a new high level road bridge was built.

The Baltavia passing Tower Bridge, Stepney, London

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