Old London Bridge Alcove is an architectural remnant from the 18th century London Bridge. The structure, a stone semicircular wall covered by a half dome, is located in an inner Quadrangle of Guys Hospital on Great Maze Pond in London, England. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1761/00/00 | Old London Bridge is resurfaced and widened with 14 stone alcoves under the direction of Sir Robert Taylor and George Dance the Younger. | London Bridge and Nancy's Steps | London | ||||
| 1862/00/00 | London Bridge Alcove is resited by George Dance, 1858-1862. | ||||||
| 1902/00/00 | In 1902-1904, London Bridge Alcove is resited again and provided with seats and used, originally as a shelter for convalescents, now as an embellishment to inner quadrangle at Guy's Hospital. The statue of John Keats was added in 2007. | Guy's Hospital | London |
| Particulars for Old London Bridge Alcove, Guys Hospital: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Architectural Remnant | ||
| Area of Significance | Architecture | ||
| Architectural Style | Neoclassical | ||
| Historic Use | Pedestrian Related | ||
| Material | Portland Stone | limestone formation from the Tithonian stage of the Jurassic period quarried on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England | |
| Historic Use | Secondary structure | ||
| Historic Use | Street furniture, object | objects used to make a space suitable for an activity | |
| Sight Category | Structure | ||
| Area of Significance | Transportation | ||
| Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NHLE List Entry Number: | 1385880 | ||
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.