Problem with 1st bridge

Victoria bridge

• The Public protest came under notice against the government as they opened a free public park in Battersea but were charging them to reach there by paying the toll for the bridge.

  • • • Initially pedestrians were not charged on Sundays.

      • 1875- extended the toll-free period to include all public holidays

      • The three bridges in Battersea namely Victoria Bridge, Battersea Bridge, and Albert Bridge were made toll-free in the year 1879

      • The new name was given to Chelsea Bridge in the year 1880 to make a mark as a result of strengthening work.

• Bridge lighting- illuminated by four lamps, which were only lit when Queen Victoria was resident in London which meant that no one wanted to use the unlit bridge at night.

• Nearing to 20th century- The urbanization of London and the unforeseen invention of automobiles were becoming a challenge to handle the rapidly increasing volume of traffic.