In Photos: London Bridge Is A Sea Of Commuters At Rush Hour

By Paige Kahn Last edited 25 months ago

Last Updated 24 March 2023

Paige Kahn In Photos: London Bridge Is A Sea Of Commuters At Rush Hour

A girl on London Bridge sits on a bollard as a crowd of people pass by. — A woman sits on one of the anti-terror barriers installed to prevent vehicle attacks on the bridge. Image: Paige Kahn

On London Bridge every weekday around 5pm, the trickle of commuters leaving the City gradually turns into a deluge.

Soon, waves of commuters are traversing the famous bridge, many heading to London Bridge station, and from there, homeward.

A man walking along London Bridge during rush hour. — The majority head towards London Bridge station during evening rush hour. This person chooses the path less travelled. Image: Paige Kahn

A busy London Bridge, featuring crowds of people in rush hour. Two seagulls fly over a lamppost as two red buses pass by. — Lots of buses this time of the day, too. Image: Paige Kahn

A man walks along London Bridge in the foreground as a bird flies overhead. Two women look out onto Tower Bridge, as another man passes. — Tower Bridge, in the distance, is sometimes confused with London Bridge by tourists. Image: Paige Kahn

A man walks along London Bridge while talking on his phone, he glances at the camera. — Caught red-handed. Image: Paige Kahn

A man skateboards on London Bridge. The Shard is pictured in the distance. — This skateboarder needs a bigger speaker... Image: Paige Kahn

A woman in a red jacket walks alongside her bike on London Bridge. — Choosing to walk and take in the view. Image: Paige Kahn

Two people come out of a tube station at the end of London Bridge. — Commuters flood out of the City at the end of the work day. Image: Paige Kahn

A man walks along London Bridge as a bird flies overhead. — A close call with a seagull. Image: Paige Kahn

People, out of focus, walk along London Bridge as a group overlooks Tower Bridge in the distance. — The rush hour crowd moves briskly across the bridge. However, some pause to gaze out over the Thames. Image: Paige Kahn

A woman, carrying two bags over her shoulder, walks along London Bridge during rush hour. — London Bridge becomes runway — though not everyone is as colour-coordinated as this fashion-forward commuter. Image: Paige Kahn

A crowd people walks along London Bridge during rush hour. — While tourists linger here for views of Tower Bridge and The Shard during the day, twice daily London Bridge belongs to the stampede of business-casually dressed workers. Image: Paige Kahn

A man glares at the camera as he bikes along London Bridge. — Nice evening for a ride. Image: Paige Kahn

A crowd of people walk towards London Bridge during rush hour as a tour bus passes. — London Bridge's peak hours resemble crowds before the pandemic — are things finally getting back to normal? Image: Paige Kahn

A woman sitting at a bus stop outside London Bridge. — This busy graffiti-covered bus stop could do with a clean. Image: Paige Kahn

A woman, phone in hand, walks along London Bridge during rush hour. — Most are are in too much of a rush to check out the scenery. Image: Paige Kahn

A man walking along London Bridge. — The top of Saint Paul's Cathedral pokes through Cannon Street's twin towers. Image: Paige Kahn

People walk along London Bridge during rush hour, as birds fly overhead. — Walking with a purpose. Image: Paige Kahn

Two men walk along London Bridge during rush hour. — These two men seem cheerful about leaving the office. Image: Paige Kahn

A reflection of the skyline in the guard rail on London Bridge. — The guardrails are clean enough to see the skyline reflected in them. Image: Paige Kahn

A man pushes a stroller along London Bridge as two other people pass by. — The youngest tourist on the bridge gets a lift. Image: Paige Kahn

A man walks along London Bridge during rush hour. — Business-casual is the attire of today — not too many ties or bowler hats. Image: Paige Kahn

A woman enters London Bridge. — Weary workers make their way home post 5pm. Image: Paige Kahn

A man jogs along London Bridge during rush hour. — Some work a workout into the end of their work day. Image: Paige Kahn

A crowd walks along London Bridge as two birds fly overhead. — Are the seagulls commuting home, too? Image: Paige Kahn

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