Laying the Foundation Stone of the New Blackfriars Bridge
Laying the Foundation Stone of the New Blackfriars Bridge, silver gilt and red enamel star shaped badge, 1865, the arms of the City of London and Bridge House Estates, rev. Bridge House Estates Commitee/T. S. Owden, Esq Deputy/ On Laying the Foundation stone/Of the New Bridge/At Blackfriars/20 july 1865, £485.00
The Times reported that a procession for the event passed through the City to New Bridge Street preceded by a luncheon at the Guildhall which included members of the Bridge House Estates Committee. The foundation stone was laid on the Surrey side of the river. In the evening the Lord Mayor held a banquet at the Mansion House to celebrate the event and entertain the Court of Common Council.Owden became Lord Mayor of London in 1877.
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