Spanning the banks of the Thames to Barnes stands the majestic Hammersmith Bridge. Combining the best of Victorian decorative style with the heavy, purposeful, industrial structure favoured by the era.
 
It was built in 1887 and is one of the world's oldest suspension bridges. It is a Grade II* listed structure made of wood and wrought iron with the suspension held in place by cast iron pedestals. It is part of Britain’s engineering heritage and a national landmark and it had to close to traffic several years ago.
On the banks of the Hammersmith side sits Lower Mall, with its variety of architectural styles and uses from boathouses to public houses.