Chelsea Bridge — Attraction in London

The first Chelsea Bridge was proposed in the 1840s as part of a major development of marshlands on the south bank of the Thames into the new Battersea Park. It was a suspension bridge intended to provide convenient access from the densely populated north bank to the new park. Although built and operated by the government, tolls were charged initially in an effort to recoup the cost of the bridge. Work on the nearby Chelsea Embankment delayed construction and so the bridge, initially called Victoria Bridge, did not open until 1858. Although well-received architecturally, as a toll bridge it was unpopular with the public, and Parliament felt obliged to make it toll-free on Sundays. The bridge was less of a commercial success than had been anticipated, partly because of competition from the newly built Albert Bridge nearby. It was acquired by the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1877, and the tolls were...

Absolutely in Love 😻 with this beautiful bridge 🌉 at night, in morning hours, late evening or during buzzing daytime.

Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

On 31 March 1858 Queen Victoria, accompanied by two of her daughters and en route to the formal opening of Battersea Park, crossed the new bridge and declared it officially open.

31 March is my birthday 🎉 no more questions regarding why I do love this bridge much.

I am sharing with you the beautiful view and snowy moments we did experienced in December 2022...

Beautiful suspension bridge built in 1937 to replace an earlier bridge. This is a very pleasant bridge to walk across as the pedestrian walkways are spacious and separated from the motor traffic, so you can relax more and enjoy the views without feeling stressed by noise and fumes. On the east side you have views of the adjacent Grosvenor railway bridge, with Battersea Power Station just beyond it, while on the west side there is a beautiful view towards Albert Bridge, which like Chelsea Bridge is illuminated at night. A very nice circular walk is north across Chelsea Bridge, along Chelsea Embankment, across Albert Bridge, then back to the south side of Chelsea Bridge via the riverside path in...