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London Landmarks: East London’s abandoned bridge
National World - LocalTV
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27/03/2025
Another episode of Look around London.
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Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London. Today we're at
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London's abandoned crossing, Galleons Bridge. Galleons Bridge is a long
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forgotten piece of London's history and it was an ambitious project meant to
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connect the Royal Docks in East London to the Thames Gateway. First conceived in
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the 1990s, the bridge was part of a wider regeneration plan to improve
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transportation and stimulate growth in the area. It was designed to be a
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stunning modern structure capable of carrying traffic and pedestrians. However
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despite initial designs and plans, Galleons Bridge was never built. Funding
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issues, political shifts and change in priorities led to delays and the project
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was eventually shelved. While transportation needs in East London
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continue to grow, Galleons Bridge stands as a symbol of what might have been
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showcasing the challenges of large infrastructure projects in London.
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