Did you know that construction of the bridges was historically fiercely opposed by watermen who demanded compensation for inconvenience? Or that the first London Bridge dates back to the Romans? In a one of a kind guide to secrets of London famous famous bridges, viaducts, highwalks and footbridges, written in original elegantly composed narrative verse, one finds these any more answers!

Indulge in discovering the gems of Thames bridges—Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Cannon Street Railway Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Railway Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Lambeth Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, Grosvenor Railway Bridge, Chelsea Bridge, Albert Bridge, Battersea Bridge, Battersea Railway Bridge, Wandsworth Bridge, Putney Railway Bridge, Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge, Barnes Railway Bridge, Chiswick Bridge, Kew Railway Bridge, Kew Bridge, Richmond Lock, Twickenham Bridge, Richmond Railway Bridge, Richmond Bridge, Teddington Footbridge, Kingston Railway Bridge, Kingston Bridge, Hampton Court Bridge as well as viaducts and footbridges scattered around the capital.

This kind of book is highly original and instantly enlightening—filled with history, facts, insights and observations eloquently and neatly composed. It opens the eyes of locals, visitors, guides on what could have otherwise gone unnoticed. The rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital’s iconic crossings. It's a feast and nourishment for the curious inner child.

Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways – a crossing at a time or all in one go it gives the listener a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further.