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Opened in 1912, Kew Gardens station footbridge is an early and rare British example of reinforced concrete, using a method pioneered by the French engineer François Hennebique. The bridge is remarkable for its high sides and the curious projections over the railway lines. Both features were designed to protect pedestrians from the dirt of the railway's steam engines.
The footbridge was restored in 2004 with support of
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Kew Society
English Heritage
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
The Civic Trust
Site: Kew Gardens Station (2 memorials)
TW9, North Road
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesof london.co.uk
