Richmond Lock and Footbridge

The Richmond Lock and Footbridge spans the River Thames with iron arches, connecting Richmond upon Thames with St. Margarets at Twickenham.

Construction of the Grade II* listed structure was completed in 1894, with the Duke of York, later King George V, presiding over its inauguration.

The lock and footbridge represents late Victorian engineering excellence through its dual-purpose design, combining water level management with pedestrian crossing capabilities.

The structure features two gates weighing 32 tons each, measuring 20 meters in width and 3.5 meters in depth, controlling water levels during low tide.

Between 1894 and World War II, pedestrians paid one penny to cross the bridge, a system that helped maintain this essential Thames crossing point.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Inception: 1894

GPS coordinates: 51.46222,-0.31722

Latest update: May 20, 2025 19:41