Chelsea Bridge, London

Chelsea Bridge, London
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Chelsea Bridge is a self-anchored suspension bridge for road and foot traffic across the River Thames, between the Albert Bridge and Grosvenor Bridge, on the southwest part of London. It was conceived at the same time as Battersea Park and was to replace an earlier suspension bridge there.

The original Chelsea Bridge was constructed in 1851 and opened for use on 28 March 1858. The present bridge was designed by G. Topham Forest and opened on 6 May 1937.

On the north bank of the river, Chelsea Bridge forms the boundary between Pimlico in the City of Westminster and Chelsea to the west. To the northwest of the bridge is the Royal Chelsea Hospital.

On the south bank is Nine Elms to the east and Battersea to the west. Battersea Power Station is on the south east side of the bridge while Battersea Park is on the south west.

Chelsea Bridge, London
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Chelsea Bridge and the famous tea stall there became a notorious in the 1960's as a hangout for motorcyclists called Rockers drawn to the attraction of young women coming out of the Battersea Park Fun Fair. The fun fair is now long gone, but the bridge remains an attraction for motorcyclists and custom car enthusiasts.

Getting there

The nearest station of the London Underground is the Sloan Square Tube Station.

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