Westminster Bridge Lanterns

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Westminster Bridge Lanterns
Westminster Bridge
London, September 2014

“Built between 1739-1750 Westminster Bridge’s lanterns are often overlooked by the more impressive and iconic sights of Big Ben and the London Eye. However, those that look a little closer will spot the benefits of the 2005-2007 TFL refurbishment, where the lanterns were treated with ‘Verdigris’, a chemical that produces a greenish-blue pigment and therefore matches with the original look of the lamps. The octagonal lanterns are grouped in threes and supported on cast iron columns, you may also spot that they’re surrounded by a gold quatrefoil are an entwined ‘V’ and ‘A’ for Victoria and Albert, this connection was cemented by the fact that the bridge opened for vehicle traffic on Queen Victoria’s 43rd birthday; 24th March 1862.” (Westminster Bridge Lanterns, Look Up London)