In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he shares the fascinating history of one of London´s lesser-known bridges -  Grosvenor Bridge. Weirdly, it is actually 10 connected bridges.

He also shares some of the history of historic buildings in the area, including the Battersea Power Station which delayed the launch of BBC2. At some point, Danny also mentions an inflatable pink pig.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It is also known as the Victoria Railway Bridge.
• The bridge has been expanded 3 times.
• It is the widest of London´s bridges.
• Battersea power station is still the biggest brick building in Europe.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Despite its relative anonymity Grosvenor Bridge is actually one of the most important. ´

‘Technically it isn´t one bridge, but 10 that are connected.’

‘Scott is also famous for designing the iconic red telephone box that tourists go mad over.’

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.citybridgefoundation.org.uk/

HOST BIO

Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can.

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