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Blind and partially sighted people can learn more about the bridges from audio
guides created with the charity VocalEyes.

Hannah Rothschild who came up with the idea to light up the bridges said: “The
Thames is our liquid history, spanning London’s two millennia.

Waterloo Bridge now looks an awful lot prettier at night (Image: James Newton Photographs)

“Its bridges, each unique and essential, are the arteries connecting north, south,
east and west; carrying many millions of people and goods from one shore to
another, day after day.“

She hopes it will give people a new perspective on the river.

She added: "For too long, the Thames and its bridges have been under

appreciated. Now Leo Villareal’s brilliant and imaginative design, the world’s
longest public artwork, has transformed a snake of darkness into a vibrant and
beautiful ribbon of light running through our midst, which will transform the
bridges, boost the local night-time economy and foster a sense of wonder in
these idiosyncratic and vital structures.”