Medieval London Bridge – Houses & Stone Spans

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

Bottom Line

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