Chelsea Bridge

Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London. It connects Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank.

History
There have been two Chelsea Bridges, on the site of what was an ancient crossing.

The first Chelsea Bridge was called Victoria Bridge. It opened in 1857.

The old bridge was replaced by the current one in 1937.

In June 2012, the bridge was highlighted on the route of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames.Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, Key facts ; Londontown.com, "Thames Jubilee Pageant,". Retrieved 2012-6-4. 

Related pages 
 List of crossings of the River Thames

References

Other websites

Category:1937 establishments in England
Category:Battersea
Category:Bridges in London
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Category:Buildings and structures in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Category:Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Wandsworth