The original bridge on this site was opened in 1817 and was named to commemorate the Duke of Wellington’s famous victory over Bonaparte

The bridge fell into ruin and was closed in 1923 before being re-built, mostly by women (as many men were fighting in Europe), during the war years.

It was re-opened in 1945.

You can walk across waterloo bridge on the cultural walk and bridges walk.

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