Old London bridges and Book Launch

Event details

This is an in-person talk on Wednesday 9 November at St Magnus the Martyr church, starting at 6.30pm.

Please join the SPAB London Group for the launch of Peter Cross Ruskin's new book on John Rennie.

Peter will give a talk on the Rennies' bridges in London and we will provide a brief update on the Group's work to identify the remains of medieval London Bridge, which are likely to be under the churchyard of St Magnus the Martyr.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the demolition of the arch of medieval London bridge found in 1921 while Adelaide House was being built. It is also just over 50 years since its successor, long thought to have been designed by John Rennie, was demolished.

Michael Copper, parish clerk and historian of the church will provide a short introduction to the church.

The talks will be followed by a drinks reception.

Bookings
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About the London Group
The SPAB London group was formed in 2015 and it brings together over 1,000 SPAB members living or working in the metropolitan area. London’s diversity of built heritage gives members the opportunity to share knowledge of historic buildings, conservation projects and craft skills. The SPAB London group offers visits to see conservation works on historic buildings, lectures, concerts and its monthly Walks to Nowhere, guided walking tours discovering London’s many distinctive neighbourhoods and ending at an historic pub. Recent walks traversed Bloomsbury, Smithfield and Borough.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Accessibility: please contact the Group Organiser before booking to discuss any special access requirements.

Image credit: Angr, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons