The concept of an abandoned bridge sounds extra like one thing out of a Tolkein novel than one you’d stumble throughout within the capital, however there’s one in East London that hundreds of individuals journey underneath each day.
In truth this bridge crosses Commercial Road, one of the busiest roads in Tower Hamlets.
The bridge was only a small part of the London and Blackwall Railway (LBR), generally known as the Limehouse Curve.
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It’s a gorgeous piece of building – traditional Victorian riveted steel supported by giant steel pillars.
It’s painted purple and white, and beneath the north aspect there is a stone fountain, which is sadly now not working.
The line related the Docklands to the remaining of town however it’s destiny was tied to that of London’s well-known docks.
The abandoned water fountain could be seen beneath the bridge
(Image: Charlie L Jones)
When they declined following the altering nature of world delivery after WWII, so did the railway.
The final prepare ran in 1962 and it was formally abandoned in 1963.
Much of the disused LBR railway was repurposed for the Docklands Light Railway however some if wasn’t wanted and this was the case for the poor Limehouse Curve.
It was left to rot and components have been pulled down within the face of the countless growth of London.
Now the bridge and round 120 metres of brick viaduct simply sits there.
Ambitious metropolis planners have eyed it up as a doable lateral park, just like the wildly profitable New York Highline.
The abrupt finish to the 120metre part of the curve
(Image: Charlie L Jones)
It may provide greenspace, timber, allotments for locals however to date the thought hasn’t appeared to realize a lot traction.
In an space outlined by giant roads a bit of bit of inexperienced would probably be a lot appreciated by residents.
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