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First ever exhibition opens at Emery Walker House
First ever exhibition opens at Emery Walker House

First ever exhibition opens at Emery Walker House

Emery Walker’s House, a museum/house in Hammersmith devoted to the printer/typographer is opening its first exhibition next week, displaying examples of the most beautiful private press books ever published.

Aug
04
2021
Hammersmith Bridge could re-open next summer
Hammersmith Bridge could re-open next summer

Hammersmith Bridge could re-open next summer

A temporary double-decker bridge could allow the Hammersmith Bridge to reopen next summer, initially to pedestrians and cyclists, with motorists following a few months later, Hammersmith and Fulham council has announced.

Mar
19
2021
Plans for a Hammersmith Bridge replacement ferry wharf submitted
Plans for a Hammersmith Bridge replacement ferry wharf submitted

Plans for a Hammersmith Bridge replacement ferry wharf submitted

Plans to open up a disused wharf on the south side of the Thames could provide space for a passenger ferry until the Hammersmith bridge is repaired.

Jan
29
2021
A double-decker replacement for Hamersmith Bridge?
A double-decker replacement for Hamersmith Bridge?

A double-decker replacement for Hamersmith Bridge?

Plans have been shown off that could reopen the Hammersmith Bridge, by slotting in a temporary double-decker road inside the existing structure.

Nov
30
2020
Temporary river bridge at Hammersmith for cyclists and pedestrians
Temporary river bridge at Hammersmith for cyclists and pedestrians

Temporary river bridge at Hammersmith for cyclists and pedestrians

With the road bridge at Hammersmith closed for repairs, TfL has confirmed that it's looking at building a temporary replacement - for cyclists and pedestrians.

Mar
09
2020
Hammersmith turning old railway track into its own Highline
Hammersmith turning old railway track into its own Highline

Hammersmith turning old railway track into its own Highline

A disused section of old railway track could become another Highline for London, if proposals by Hammersmith Council are carried out.

Mar
28
2019
The curious tale of Hammersmith’s abandoned railway viaduct
The curious tale of Hammersmith’s abandoned railway viaduct

The curious tale of Hammersmith’s abandoned railway viaduct

If you've ever noticed an odd disused railway bridge just to the west of Hammersmith station, it's a curious legacy of a railway line that closed down exactly 100 years ago,

Jun
05
2016
A look around the building works on the Hammersmith Flyover
A look around the building works on the Hammersmith Flyover

A look around the building works on the Hammersmith Flyover

The dramatic closure then partial reopening of the Hammersmith Flyover is about to move into a new phase as a series of night-time closures takes place to finish off the main works that have taken place so far.

Apr
18
2012