Hammersmith Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the River Thames in west London.
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12 Facts About Hammersmith Bridge
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Current Hammersmith Bridge was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and rests on the same pier foundations constructed for Tierney Clark's original structure.
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Hammersmith Bridge's act of bravery is commemorated by a plaque on the handrail, which reads:.
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Hammersmith Bridge died from the injuries received following the rescue.
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Hammersmith Bridge opened it to find a bomb and quickly threw the bag into the river.
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Hammersmith Bridge has long suffered structural problems and has been closed for lengthy periods on several occasions, due to the weight and volume of road traffic now common in inner London, which the bridge was not originally designed to support.
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Hammersmith Bridge was refurbished in 1973 with replacement steel trusses, improvements to the mid-span hangers and new deck expansion joints.
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Hammersmith Bridge re-opened in July 1998 to all road users, subject to a 7.
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Hammersmith Bridge was declared a Grade II* listed structure in 2008, providing protection to preserve its special character from unsympathetic development.
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Hammersmith Bridge was temporarily closed to traffic to allow repairs in early 2014.
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Hammersmith Bridge's closure was extended to pedestrians and cyclists on 13 August 2020 after the structural issues worsened due to a heatwave.
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At both the Hammersmith and Barnes ends of the bridge, there is a heraldic composition made up of seven coats of arms.
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