Old and modern photos of London Bridges – blended

The Museum of London Docklands has released some hybrid photographs showing ‘then and now’ views of London and its most iconic bridges across the ages.

The 16 images, which juxtapose historic views with their present day perspective, have been created using photographs showcased in Museum of London Docklands’ new art exhibition Bridge, that opened on Friday.

While facinating to look at, long term fans of Saphire and Steel would not approve of blending photos though.

 Henry Turner (active 1930s) A Windy Evening on London Bridge c. 1937

From Wordsworth to T S Eliot, the crowds streaming across London Bridge have always attracted attention. Turner was a photographer and General Secretary of the Empire Press Union (later Commonwealth Press Union). He made this image for E Arnot Robertson’s book Thames Portrait (1937).
© Henry Turner/Museum of London

Unknown photographer Lower Pool, with Tower Bridge under construction

Glass lantern slide c. late 19th century
© Museum of London

George Davison Reid (1871–1933) Looking north across London Bridge c. 1920s

Taken from inside on the 5 th floor of No1 London Bridge.
© George Davison Reid/Museum of London

Unknown photographer Charing Cross Railway Bridge

Glass lantern slide c. late 19th century
Taken from South Bank.
© Museum of London

Henry Turner (active 1930s) Southwark Bridge c. 1935

© Henry Turner/Museum of London

Christina Broom (1863–1939) Waterloo Bridge from the Embankment c. 1903–10

Taken from the North Bank of the Thames.
© Christina Broom/Museum of London

The exhibition, Bridge at the Museum of London Docklands is open until the 2nd November. Entry is free.