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Commissioners of Richmond Bridge

Other Business Names:

  • Surrey County Council
  • Middlesex County Council

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Barnes, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
  • Hampton, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
  • Richmond, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England

Sectors:

  • Transport services Road management services inc turnpikes & road bridges & tunnels

Notes:

In 1772 the Commissioners of Richmond Bridge, in effect a grouping of private investors, acquired an Act of Parliament to permit construction of a road bridge across the Thames at Richmond. Subsequently bought up local ferry rights. Designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse. Bridge completed in 1777 and toll income generated until 1859 when it became toll free on death of last investor. Acquired in 1931 by Surrey and Middlesex County Councils.

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