Richmond bridge celebrating 250 years and is the oldest bridge in London (UK) 20/Aug/2024

On Friday 23, August it will be 250 years since Hon. Henry Hobart laid the first stone of Richmond Bridge back in 1776 (CE). Richmond Bridge is the oldest surviving London bridge is 250 years old, stretching back to the American War of Independence. You can find other bridge news items on this channel - including the many woes of Hammersmith bridge. #richmondbridge #barnesbridgeUK #bridge #bridgestone #thamesbridge There is now a bridges and crossings playlist available.