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- 1774 (Creation)
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0.04 linear metres (1 plan).
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Controversy had arisen before 1773 over the siting of a bridge between Richmond and Twickenham. The inhabitants of Richmond were prepared to accept a bridge leaving the Surrey shore at Water Lane. Such a bridge would require a new approach road on the Middlesex side to be built over and belonging to Twickenham Park House, the owner of which, the Duchess of Newcastle, was opposed to this idea. The bridge commissioners had eventually to accept a bridge leaving from Ferry Hill, Richmond. It is assumed that the map was drawn up and printed as part of this controversy.
The bridge was constructed in 1774-77, designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse. It became toll-free in 1859.
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GB 0074 ACC/1288 1774 Collection 0.04 linear metres (1 plan). Unknown.
Controversy had arisen before 1773 over the siting of a bridge between Richmond and Twickenham. The inhabitants of Richmond were prepared to accept a bridge leaving the Surrey shore at Water Lane. Such a bridge would require a new approach road on the Middlesex side to be built over and belonging to Twickenham Park House, the owner of which, the Duchess of Newcastle, was opposed to this idea. The bridge commissioners had eventually to accept a bridge leaving from Ferry Hill, Richmond. It is assumed that the map was drawn up and printed as part of this controversy.
The bridge was constructed in 1774-77, designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse. It became toll-free in 1859.
Gifted to the Archive in August 1975.
Printed plan of site of proposed bridge over River Thames between Twickenham and Richmond; showing alternative site and approach roads, 1774.
One item.
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Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
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Records prepared May to September 2011. London Richmond-upon-Thames Richmond Bridge Construction engineering Civil engineering Bridge engineering Transport infrastructure Bridges Visual materials Plans Building plans England UK Western Europe Europe Twickenham Middlesex Thames, river Richmond upon Thames Richmond Surrey
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Gifted to the Archive in August 1975.
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Printed plan of site of proposed bridge over River Thames between Twickenham and Richmond; showing alternative site and approach roads, 1774.
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One item.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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