The Bridge Series – Kew Railway and Kew Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, you are getting the inside track on the history of two instead of just one bridge. It is the turn of the Kew Railway Bridge and Kew Bridge and some of the iconic features in the surrounding area. He shares the connection between the …

The Bridge Series – Chiswick Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series it is the turn of Chiswick Bridge, one of London´s newest bridges. Listen in to learn about its connection with the Oxford Cambridge University boat race, the philanthropist Quinton Hawk and two other bridges further along the Thames.…

The Bridge Series – Barnes Railway Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories London Bridge Series, it is the turn of Barnes Railway Bridge. The Bridge is also a pedestrian bridge which over the decades has carried members of bands like The Beatles, Queen and The Rolling Stones across the Thames to record some of their bigge…

The Bridge Series – Hammersmith Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he reaches Hammersmith Bridge, one of London´s more colourful and impressive bridges. Despite being London´s weakest bridge it has not been rebuilt, since 1887. Danny explains why the riverside beneath it is prone to flooding and why…

The Bridge Series - Fulham Railway Bridge and Putney Bridge

For this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, you get two bridges for the price of one as Danny shares the intriguing history of both Fulham Railway Bridge and Putney Bridge. The story includes the boat race, numerous name changes, Isambard Kingdom Brunel´s assistant, William J…

The Bridge Series - Wandsworth Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, it is the turn of Wandsworth Bridge. Something that sounds like a bit of a dry subject, but don´t worry Danny has found some surprisingly interesting things to say about it. Including, where its name and colour scheme comes from came…

The Bridge Series – Battersea Railway Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he shares the details of one of London´s lesser-known bridges – Battersea Railway Bridge, which confusingly is also known by two other names. Even more confusing is the naming of all of the stations the railway takes you to, it´s lik…

The Bridge Series – Battersea Bridge

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he reaches Battersea Bridge. A bridge that many argue is located in the wrong place, to the point where Londonist.com describes it as – “The equivalent of a zebra crossing on a hairpin bend.” A lot of river users crash into it.  Dan…

The Bridge Series - Albert Bridge

In this episode, of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories London Bridge Series, he shares the fascinating history of Albert Bridge, which, when it first opened was known as “The Trembling Lady.” Danny explains why that was, why it looks like a fairground ride and shares its connection to The Pogues, John…

The Bridge Series - Chelsea Bridge

In this episode, of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he reaches Chelsea Bridge which has a longer history than you might expect. He explains why it was opened by the Canadian PM instead of a British dignitary, its connection to biker culture, the Chelsea Pensioners, The Sex Pistols, S…