Fine photography, classic architecture, and British history are all on display in this lavish tribute to London’s 33 bridges—from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to Tower Bridge in the east. Some are the original structures; others have been replaced many times; but each span across the Thames has its own unique tale to tell. Veteran journalist Ian Pay provides the stories to accompany Keith Waldegrave’s evocative photographs—taking the reader on an unforgettable journey on the “Royal River” that has carried the Kings and Queens of England on errands of state and of personal pleasure down through the centuries.

Fine photography, classic architecture, and British history are all on display in this lavish tribute to London’s 33 bridges—from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to Tower Bridge in the east. Some are the original structures; others have been replaced many times; but each span across the Thames has its own unique tale to tell. Veteran journalist Ian Pay provides the stories to accompany Keith Waldegrave’s evocative photographs—taking the reader on an unforgettable journey on the “Royal River” that has carried the Kings and Queens of England on errands of state and of personal pleasure down through the centuries.