Talk:Hungerford Bridge

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Why is it named the 'Hungerford' Bridge??

The first bridge at this location was a suspension bridge, designed by IK Brunel. At the north end it landed on the site of Hungerford market, and so the bridge was called Hungerford bridge. The market was named after the Earl of Hungerford, who owned the land.

I had always thought that it was called Hungerford Bridge because the chains used in the original pedestrian suspension bridge came from a suspension bridge at Hungerford, Berkshire. This makes the chains at Clifton third-hand (!) I have to say I am not confident enough to add this bit of history to the main article - I will go away and check my facts. Rickedmo 21:15, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

See relevant volume of the Survey of London The article probably needs some mention of the former Hungerford Market.--Lang rabbie 22:06, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Title

I think the title needs to be changed to the Golden Jubilee Bridges. Its former name can then be mentioned in the article.

Only the two pedestrian bridges are called the Golden Jubilee Bridges. MRSC 20:11, 21 August 2005 (UTC)