Kew Gardens Station Footbridge Plaque - Kew Gardens, London, UK
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N 51° 28.606 W 000° 17.090
30U E 688547 N 5706341
This plaque describes the historic footbridge of Kew Gardens.
Waymark Code: WM7NKX
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/14/2009
Views: 7
The plaque reads:
'Opened in 1912, Kew Gardens Station Footbridge is an early and rare British example of reinforced concrete, using a method pioneered by the French engineer Francois Hennebique. The bridge is remarkable for its high sides and for the curious projections extending over the railway lines. Both features were designed to protect pedestrians from the dirt of the railway's steam engines.
The Footbridge was restored in 2004 with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Kew Society, English Heritage, London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames and The Civic Trust.'
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: See Above List
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1912
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