The London Bridge has been an iconic structure in film, literature, and perhaps most notably, in nursery rhyme. However its history is more complicated than we often realize. There is no singular London bridge in history, but rather a series of different constructions that date back to the Roman occupation, before the city itself was even recognized.

This specimen is a fragment of the New London Bridge, a construction that lasted from 1831 to 1971. Each fragment is encased in a gem jar inside a handsome display case. An informational card which serves as certificate of authenticity is also included.