Medieval London Bridge – Houses & Stone Spans

A concise timeline of the medieval London Bridge with shops and homes perched over the Thames.

11/26/2025

15 min read

Historic depiction of medieval London Bridge

Highlights

Timber to Stone: Evolution driven by durability.
Built Environment: Houses and shops lined the deck.
Urban Lifeline: Trade, tolls, and politics flowed across it.

Risks & Repairs

Fire, ice, and flood events demanded constant repair—early maintenance culture.

Image Highlights

Medieval bridge artwork Old miniature Historic comparison

Bottom Line

Medieval London Bridge was a street above water—commerce and crossing blended for centuries.

O autorovi

Urban History Writer

Tento průvodce jsme vytvořili, abyste si Tower Bridge užili chytře — jasné tempo, lepší načasování a kontext, který dává smysl každému nýtku i mechanismu.