Lighters used for lifting the centres of the New London Bridge.

Lighters used for lifting the centres of the New London Bridge. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PV6702

Description: John Rennie's new London Bridge, built during 1824-31, used large stone blocks. Edward Cooke's sketch shows the lighters used to raise the blocks.

Creator: Edward William Cooke

Date: 1829

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London