Blackfriars Bridge Collection

GWR Publicity Poster, London, 1946
The poster was produced by the GWR just after the Second World War. It was designed by Frank Henry Mason. The huge dome of St Pauls Cathedral dominates the skyline

Blackfriars Bridge, London. Looking north to south over the River Thames. Blackfriars Bridge opened 19 November 1769 (the first bridge) and then the current bridge opened 6 November 1869

City of London, Blackfriars Bridge and River Thames, London, England, UK

London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge
5210074 London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge (engraving) by English School

St. Pauls Cathedral and Blackfriars Bridge at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, [London], 1864. View from the Surrey bank of the Thames, showing '...the scaffolding which has been erected facilitate the removal of materials...[Also visible

Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, [London], 1862. Bridge designed by Joseph Cubitt, ...the estimated cost of which is £265, 000. Messrs

Old Street Map of London Central, East End and River Thames 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908. The street map features London Central and the east End with the River Thames from Blackfriars Bridge to the London Docks

St. Pauls Cathedral, City of London, Blackfriars Bridge and River Thames, London, England, UK

England, London, The City, skyline from Blackfriars Bridge

Blackfriars Bridge, London, England, UK

Dragon Statue at entrance to City of London, Blackfriars Bridge, London, England, UK

England, London, Railway sign on Blackfriars Bridge

View over River Thames towards Southwark and City of London at sunrise, London, England, United Kingdom

Full moon over St Pauls Cathedral, Blackfriars Bridge and financial district, London, United Kingdom

View of Blackfriars Bridge, River Thames and The City of London skyline at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames, St. Pauls Cathedral and The City of London skyline at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The mouth of the Holebourne under Blackfriars Bridge (b / w photo)
3637566 The mouth of the Holebourne under Blackfriars Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mouth of the Holebourne under Blackfriars Bridge)

London 1616, London 1890 (engraving)
1038629 London 1616, London 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London 1616, London 1890)

Sir Ashton Lever (engraving)
610697 Sir Ashton Lever (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Ashton Lever); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the frost fair held on the River Thames (engraving)
608750 View of the frost fair held on the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rotunda at the Leverian Museum (engraving)
610696 Rotunda at the Leverian Museum (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspective View of the Rotunda at the Leverian Museum, Albion Street)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

The ceremony of laying the first stone of Black Friars Bridge (engraving)
820101 The ceremony of laying the first stone of Black Friars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Patent Shot Manufactury, with a distant view of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls, London (engraving)
584884 The Patent Shot Manufactury, with a distant view of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls, London (engraving) by English School

The demolition of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
604990 The demolition of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 5 December 1864)

Two views of London: 1616 and 1890 (engraving)
602580 Two views of London: 1616 and 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two views of London)

St Pauls and Blackfriars Bridge (oil on canvas)
OJ444859 St Pauls and Blackfriars Bridge (oil on canvas) by Marlow, William (1740-1813); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

London Bridges (engraving)
2799873 London Bridges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Bridges. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge
1610425 North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)

Londons Tideway (engraving)
1597695 Londons Tideway (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londons Tideway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 July 1897)

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

River Thames: London from Blackfriars Bridge (coloured engraving)
6022621 River Thames: London from Blackfriars Bridge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London from Blackfriars Bridge)

London, from Chatham Place, Blackfriars (engraving)
605000 London, from Chatham Place, Blackfriars (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, from Chatham Place, Blackfriars)

Edward Oakleys designs for Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
558494 Edward Oakleys designs for Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

North bank of the Thames (coloured engraving)
729467 North bank of the Thames (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North bank of the Thames from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge)

The Thames Embankment, from Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
2772223 The Thames Embankment, from Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Embankment, from Blackfriars Bridge)

Down and out: an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge (b / w photo)
3637707 Down and out: an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down and out)

Statue of Francis I of France, temporarily placed in Position on Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
1061408 Statue of Francis I of France, temporarily placed in Position on Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School

A Bird s-Eye View of Manchester in 1889 (engraving)
1046919 A Bird s-Eye View of Manchester in 1889 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bird s-Eye View of Manchester in 1889)

Fire at Blackfriars Bridge on New Years Eve (engraving)
1056986 Fire at Blackfriars Bridge on New Years Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at Blackfriars Bridge on New Years Eve)

Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London (litho)
1600903 Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London)

Blackfriars Bridge. Invitation to ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving)
582757 Blackfriars Bridge. Invitation to ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackfriars Bridge)

Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
582755 Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by Turner, Daniel (fl.1782-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackfriars Bridge)

A coffer dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
604999 A coffer dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of Blackfriars Bridge (photo)
604994 General view of Blackfriars Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Blackfriars Bridge)

Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
1613382 Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge)

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"Blackfriars Bridge: A Timeless Icon Connecting London's Past and Present" Step back in time to 1946 with this captivating GWR Publicity Poster showcasing the majestic Blackfriars Bridge. As you gaze upon its grandeur, imagine standing on this historic bridge, looking north to south over the serene River Thames. In the heart of London lies the City of London, where Blackfriars Bridge gracefully spans across the river. It stands proudly alongside other iconic bridges like London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, and Hammersmith Bridge - a testament to architectural brilliance. Underneath a dusky sky in 2010 captured by Ethel Davies is St. Paul's Cathedral majestically overlooking Blackfriars Bridge - a sight that truly embodies the essence of London. This enchanting view takes us back in time as we explore an old street map from 1908 depicting central London and its vibrant East End along with the meandering River Thames. The skyline from Blackfriars bridge offers an awe-inspiring panorama of The City - England's financial hub. Its silhouette against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers showcases how history seamlessly blends with progress. As you stroll across this magnificent structure today, don't miss spotting the Dragon Statue guarding its entrance – a symbol representing strength and protection for both locals and visitors alike. And if you look closely enough while crossing over on foot or by train using one of those railway signs adorning Blackfriars bridge – you might just catch glimpses of bustling city life unfolding around you. Blackfriars bridge is not merely a physical connection between two points; it represents so much more – bridging generations together through time and space. Its timeless beauty continues to captivate all who cross its path as they immerse themselves in centuries-old stories etched into every brick and beam.