There has been a walkway crossing the river Thames at this point since 1845. A suspension footbridge was designed and constructed at this location by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
These footbridges connected the Southbank, now the Queen’s Walk, with the 180 year old Hungerford Market on the Northbank of the Thames. The market is no longer in existence as it closed in 1860 to make way for Charing Cross Railway Station.
A pair of new footbridges, running along either side of the rail line across the Thames were constructed and named in honor of the Silver Jubilee marking Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne. The construction provided many challenges such as unexploded World War II bombs (they still find them somewhat regularly while doing excavations around London , as well as having to avoid the London Underground’s Tube tunnels. These run just a few feet under the river bed. The railway also had specific requirements not to disrupt the busy commuter trains running in between the pair of pedestrian bridges.
Today, the foot bridges go from above the Embankment tube station to the South Bank near Royal Festival Hall.The west side offers views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and the east side views of the City Of London including St Paul's Cathedral, and more modern buildings.
My daughter and I walked across the Golden Jubilee Bridges to get over to the London Eye and a disappointing Christmas outdoor market happening along the waterfront on the south side. While a nice panorama of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben (it was under scaffolding at the time) and the London eye with its pink evening glow was taken, as an architect I was more interested in the structural suspension of the bridges and their strong lines, as photographed here.
This photography print is a black and white portrait format, best printed on any of our paper and metal surfaces and can be reproduced at large sizes. Color was of no importance in taking this shot and so it was stripped out of the photo to reveal a much more interesting black and white series of dark lines against a clouded lighter sky with the far end of the perspective lines being anchored by a spattering of building silhouettes.
This architectural art print is suitable for residential, commercial and corporate spaces.
Unframed paper print photograph
All our paper prints are open edition
Paper options
Our standard photo prints are printed on:
- Fujiflex - a high gloss surface paper for extra rich colors
- Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl - a glossy paper for high-intensity colors and pearl like finish
Our fine Art prints are printed on:
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag -308 gsm - smooth matte finish
- Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin-300 gsm - natural white fine art inkjet paper with special inkjet coating.
- Canson Platine Fibre Rag- 300 gsm-Ultra smooth paper with natural white color-Great for B&W and intense colors.
- Canson Infinity Rag Photographique II- 310 gsm museum grade cotton rag- Pure white tone.
Printing options:
- Premium archival inks for Art Papers.
- Fuji paper prints are laser-exposed lightjet prints for vibrant color and clarity.
Archival Properties:
- Over 100-year archival properties for both Art Prints and Fuji regular prints.
See product guide to learn more about our papers
Border options
White Border : ½”, 1”, 1-½” and 2”
Sizing options
Sizes start at 16”x20” and go up to 20”x80”. We hand-pick sizes for our art prints and only offer you sizes appropriate for each photograph.
Framed paper print photograph
All our framed paper prints are open edition
Papers and Sizing Options
Framed prints can be printed on all papers above except Fujiflex.
Sizes for framed photo prints from 16”x20” up to 30”x40”. We hand-pick sizes for our art prints and only offer you sizes appropriate for each photograph.
Please note if ordering a large size: Larger sizes must be crated to ensure extra protection during shipping. Extra shipping charges will apply.
Framing options
- Wood box frame in 6 finishes for 30”x40” and smaller
- Modern Tall Box Frame in 2 Finishes for 30”x40” and smaller
- Metal Box Frames suitable for all sizes of art prints
- 2-¼” Natural barn wood Box frame for sizes 36”x36”, 36”x48”, 30”x45” and 40”x60”
Glazing options
- Standard acrylic glazing, which is lighter than glass and can be shipped without breakage.
Mat options
- 4 ply archival mats in 3 color options
- 8 ply archival mat in Polar White only
Mounting
- Mounted on 1/4" foam core board for rigidity using archival adhesive
Hanging hardware
- Ready to hang with wire mounted to back
- Option for no hanging hardware
Cleaning
- Use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores.
- Or use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth - like a T-shirt. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water.
- Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex. The ammonia will cloud the acrylic.
See product guide to learn more about our frames
All products sold in the USA are printed and assembled with Pride in USA.
We own the rights to all our own images shown.
See our Product Guide for detailed information about our print mediums, framing, packaging and more
Acrylic photograph
Our face-mounted acrylics are the preferred choice of galleries and serious collectors for their clarity and longevity.
Glossy Acrylic Thickness:
- 1/8” thick
- 1/4” (museum grade) thick
Permanent backing:
- 1/4” ACM panel for longevity and rigidity
Sizing:
- Available in standard sizes from 16”x20” to 40”x60”
- Custom order acrylic photos are available upon request (larger sizing/slips/triptychs)
Hanging Hardware:
- The standard mount is the Float Mount
- 5/8” alum. Post available for sizes up to 24”x36”
- 1” alum. post available for sizes 30”x40” and larger.
Limited Editions:
- Limited edition prints of 25 are available for the following sizes: 30”x40”, 36”x48” and 40”x60”
Shipping Notes:
- Larger sizes may be crated to ensure extra protection during shipping. Additional shipping charges will apply.
Cleaning
- Use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores.
- Or use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth - like a T-shirt. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water.
- Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex. The ammonia will cloud the acrylic.
All products sold in the USA are printed and assembled with Pride in USA.
We own the rights to all our own images shown
See our Product Guide for detailed information about our print mediums, framing, packaging and more
