Why Is There An Old Blackfriars Railway Bridge?
With thanks to Dave McCormick for additional research and assistance.
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This video explores the history of the old Blackfriars Railway Bridge on the Thames, focusing on the remnants of a previous structure and its eventual abandonment. It includes an animated timeline detailing the development of the Thameslink core route. The content references locations such as Blackfriars, Charing Cross, City Thameslink, Farringdon, Gatwick Airport, London Blackfriars, South Bank, and St. Paul's. Operators mentioned include British Railways and Thameslink, while a stock item associated with the 700-class is noted.
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