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River Thames, Центральний Лондон, Сполучене Королівство
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Old London Bridge: River Traffic and Tolls

How wherries and barges moved goods under and around Old London Bridge, and what tolls meant to the city.

1/12/2026
15 min read
Historic depiction of Old London Bridge with boats below

Old London Bridge and boats

Pinch points and currents

Narrow arches created shoots where experienced watermen steered; novices waited for slack tide.

Daily traffic

  • Fish, grain, timber
  • Stone, wool, imported goods
  • City folk crossing by ferry when bridge was crowded

Tolls & Control

  • Payments kept bridge repairs funded; disputes common.
  • Experienced watermen timed shoots through arches.

Safety Then vs. Now

  • Narrow flows demanded skill; today’s traffic is signalled and controlled.

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Thames History Writer

Thames History Writer

Я підготував цей гід, щоб ваш день на Темзі був простим, пізнавальним і з місцевими порадами.

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Old London Bridge
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