Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge isn’t just a way across the Thames; it’s a green-painted arc linking two of London’s power centers—the Palace of Westminster on the west and County Hall, with the London Eye, on the east. Built between 1739 and 1750 under Swiss engineer Charles Labelye, it opened on 18 November 1750 to ease the congestion that once packed London Bridge and the surrounding routes. The bridge is constructed with wrought iron and today stands as a Grade II* listed structure, designated in 1981. If you notice, the green shade echoes the leather seats in the House of Commons, visible from the Westminster side, while Lambeth Bridge on the opposite bank wears red like the Lords’ seats. Westminster Bridge also has a modern chapter in recent memory: it was involved in the 2017 Westminster attack, a stark reminder of the city’s ongoing history at this very crossing. …
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