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

By Paige Kahn Last edited 21 months ago

Last Updated 24 March 2023

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