The Bridgemasters of London – 850 years of engineering, ceremony and scandal

Sue Threader traces the Bridgemasters’ history and their role in London bridge engineering and charitable work.

Presented by the Ingenieurs et Scientifiques de France British Section, the lecture follows the Bridgemaster office from its origins in overseeing Old London Bridge through later controversies to the present day. Sue Threader discusses the office’s current role supporting the City Bridge Foundation. The published listing interval includes registration and refreshments before the 18:00–19:00 lecture; the later reception and dinner are optional and have separate access terms.