Cannon Street Railway Bridge

Cannon Street Railway Bridge is a steel structure that crosses the River Thames, connecting the northern and southern banks near Tower Bridge. The construction comprises heavy steel girders that support train traffic between the city's central business area and regions to the south.

The structure was built in 1866 under the direction of architect John Wolfe-Barry as a landmark of Victorian railway progress. The original construction was later replaced by a steel rebuild in 1883 that brought the bridge to its current form.

The bridge served as a vital link that shaped how London grew and how people moved between its quarters. Today it remains a working passage where you see the daily flow of the city's rhythm.

The best view of the structure is from the Thames embankment or nearby pedestrian paths that clearly show the construction. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when traffic activity is visible and light illuminates the steel framework.

The bridge displays two distinct building phases in its structure: 19th century foundations supporting a completely new steel superstructure from 1883. This layering of two periods makes it an example of how Victorian works were renewed and adapted as needs changed.

Location: London

Inception: 1883

Architects: John Wolfe-Barry

Official opening: 1866

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 51.50833,-0.09194

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54