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Tag: Trivia

The Willies of Westminster Bridge

This post is going to be short, to the point, trivial and above all puerile. (Sorry) Westminster Bridge was designed by Thomas Page and opened in 1862. I think we can all imagine the complexity in designing such a structure and it seems Page wanted the bridge to look appealing as well as functional and… Continue reading The Willies of Westminster Bridge

Published 11th Oct 2024
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Bridges, History, London, Trivia

Trivialising Matters

Trivia seems to be the lifeblood of any good tour. Back in the day when I used to take actual people on actual tours and actually talk to them I could go into an interesting ramble about pre stressed concrete construction and at the end get barely a flicker of appreciation. However, deliver a decisive… Continue reading Trivialising Matters

Published 4th Oct 2024
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged History, London, Trivia, Underground
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