Lambeth Pier
This small pier is notable for the fine foundrywork evident on the supporting columns. Unfortunately the name of the foundry has not been identified.
1871 'NEW IRON PIER AT LAMBETH STAIRS.— Within the last few days a new iron pier, intended to serve the double purpose of giving access to the watermen's boats and also as an approach to the steamboats, by being connected with the Embankment by the present floating bridge, has been completed at Lambeth, and in the course of the present week it will be ready for the watermen's use. The Albert Embankment has had the effect of destroying the stairs for the watermen's small boats and gigs which existed up to the time when the Embankment was formed, and this deprivation having been considered a grievance by the watermen, the Metropolitan Board of Works have erected the new pier for their accommodation. The new structure is about 12 yards square, the flooring of the pier being supported by twelve fluted columns, which rise from the bed of the river. The boats and gigs will be approached by a flight of steps about three yards in width, which have been constructed at the north angle of the pier, in connection with which there will be a spacious raft or floating stage for the several boats to rest upon.'[1]
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- ↑ Building News - Friday 15 September 1871