A Tale of Two Cities: The Bridges that Built London 2011 British documentary on DVD.
The Bridges that Built London: Between Richmond and the North Sea, 30 bridges cross the Thames. They carry people across a stretch of river 35 miles long, bringing together a population of nearly 8 million. These extraordinary structures have been the making of London. Some of them have now vanished or been replaced but each of them is a clue to the city's hidden history that has lasted nearly 4000 years. Dan Cruickshank explores structures past and present – from where archaelogists are recording London's oldest crossing, to the first Roman built bridge and on to today's engineering triumphs. We also learn why London Bridge was “falling down” and who was “my fair lady”. A Tale of Two Cities: What put London on the map? A Tale of Two Cities examines the clues that reveal the century that made the London we know today. On a fascinating journey back in time this film will take us to the very heart of the city and a period unlike any other in it's history, the 17th Century. Engaging and revealing, Dan Cruickshank's journey will reveal a London never seen before on one of the most important cities on the planet.