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Historic bridges · London

Fulham Railway Bridge

Also known as: Putney Railway Bridge

In or near Tyburn.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Fulham Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Fulham Railway Bridge, historic bridges in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Putney Bridge · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Fulham Railway Bridge, the nearest railway station is Putney Bridge, which is approximately 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SW6 3UJ.

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About

Fulham Railway Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Putney Railway Bridge. Coordinates: 51.4660°, -0.2096°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Fulham Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London. It is very close to Putney Bridge, and carries the London Underground District line between Putney Bridge station on the North, and East Putney station on the South. Fulham Railway Bridge can also be crossed on foot, on the downstream (east) side. Originally referred to by its design engineers W. H. Thomas and William Jacomb as Putney Railway Bridge (which it is still sometimes called) it has no official name, but for over a hundred years it has been known colloquially as "The Iron Bridge".

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Background

History

The bridge is of lattice girder construction and 418 m long, with 5 spans totalling 301 m actually across the river, two further spans on the southern shore, and one on the north. It was designed for the London and South Western Railway by Brunel's former assistant William Jacomb, built by Head Wrightson and opened in 1889. It was refurbished between 1995 and 1997 for the London Underground by Tilbury Douglas, and it was at that time that a plaque bearing the erroneous title Fulham Railway Bridge was attached to the pillar at the top of the pedestrian stairway on the Putney (Southern) downstream side of the bridge.

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Coordinates
51.4660, -0.2096
Parish
Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
Postcode
SW6 3UJ
Parliamentary constituency
Chelsea and Fulham
Nearest railway station
Putney Bridge0.3 km
Opening
{{Start date and age|df=y|1889|6|3}}

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fulham Railway Bridge?
Fulham Railway Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW6 3UJ), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
What is Fulham Railway Bridge?
Fulham Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fulham Railway Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Putney Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW6 3UJ.
Is Fulham Railway Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Fulham Railway Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Fulham Railway Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Putney Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW6 3UJ.