Key Words :- bridge

Address :- Glamis Road, London, Greater London, E1
Grid Ref :- TQ 3537 8060
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.508124 , Long -0.0508
Local Authority :- Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site:-
Scherzer-type bridge, 1930s, gave ships access to Shadwell New Basin and London Dock system. Now in decaying state. Water tank counterbalance. Adequate headroom clearance for double-decker bus.

Remains of similar bridge in Garnet St, 351805.
Bridge is clean cared for and painted, (2011).

Further Reading and References:-
Docklands History Survey, Greater London Council Historic Buildings Division 1984, ISBN 978-0716813293.

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