Richmond Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Richmond, England
Richmond Bridge extends 300 feet across the River Thames with five elliptical arches constructed from Portland stone and connecting Richmond with East Twickenham.
The bridge opened in 1777 as a privately funded replacement for a ferry service, with tolls charged to users until 1859 when the tontine scheme expired.
The Grade I listed structure represents 18th-century engineering methods and has been depicted in works by artists J.M.W. Turner and John Constable.
The bridge underwent widening modifications in 1940 to accommodate increased vehicle traffic while maintaining its original architectural character.
The bridge funding utilized a tontine system where shareholders received toll revenue portions until death, with their shares transferring to surviving investors.
Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Official opening: 1777
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 51.45725,-0.30732
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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