Pulteney Bridge

Pulteney Bridge architecture and history

The Pulteney Bridge in Bath, England, is one of the few bridges worldwide that is lined with shops on both sides along its entire span. It was completed in 1774 and connects the city of Bath with the Pulteney family estate, which was being developed at the time.

Bridge with shops in Bath

The bridge was designed by Scottish architect Robert Adam in the Palladian style, inspired by the works of Italian architect Andrea Palladio from the 16th century. Adam's design drew inspiration from the Ponte Vecchio in Florence and the Rialto Bridge in Venice, resulting in a unique combination of functionality and aesthetics.

Robert Adam design Palladian style

The bridge is named after Frances Pulteney, the wife of William Johnstone Pulteney, a prominent landowner in Bath. William Pulteney planned to develop the area of Bathwick located east of the River Avon, and the bridge was intended to improve access to this new district.

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