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One of the best streets in London to make it stand out a little bit, akin to Paris!
Beautiful road bridge heritage from the 1860s. Probably not many tourists are aware of this bridge and it’s history. When ever I can i always walk through this flyover to admire the city
Stunning road bridge built in 1869 to link Holborn and Newgate Street. This was one of the first flyovers ever built.
Really remarkable bridge. The statues and colors stand out around the equally old buildings around it
I have passed this beautiful construction many times , over and down . I just had to have a closer slower look at it . They really knew how to build even the mundane every day structures in those times . A lovely area to explore for the enthusiastic London walker , a must see . CF
A great bridge! Have a wonder above and below and catch some great views day and night.
The place has a rich history
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The viaduct is a very beautiful road bridge. The bridge was built during the Victorian era (1867-9). It was designed by architect and engineer William Haywood. There are 4 bronze statues, winged lions and replica Victorian-style globe lamps along the bridge. The female statues represent Agriculture, Commerce, the Fine Arts and Science. Henry Bursill sculpted Commerce and Agriculture on the south side, while Science and Fine Art on the north side are by the sculpture firm Farmer & Brindley. At each of the viaduct there are four buildings with steps to allow pedestrians to move between the upper and lower street levels. The buildings have have statues of famous Medieval Londoners on the façade: merchant Sir Thomas Gresham, engineer Sir Hugh Myddelton and London mayors Sir William Walworth and Henry Fitz Ailwin
The viaduct looked amazing on that sunny day
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