RockNerd

By RockNerd

"The Trembling Lady"

The Millennium footbridge was not the first wobbly Thames crossing.
The Albert Bridge was built in 1873, but instability in the structure earned it its nickname, & signs instructing troops to break step when crossing remain in place. Sir Joseph Bazalgette (of Embankment & sewerage fame) was brought in to strengthen it between 1884-1887.
The bridge has recently re-opened after a 22 month restoration. One problem with it had been rotting of the timber deck, according to Wikipedia "caused by the urine of the many dogs using it as a route to nearby Battersea Park" (!).
At the re-opening two dogs from Battersea Dogs Home, named Prince & Albert, were walked across it.
It's not clear if they had a pee...

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