19th-century London a network of smaller tunnels away from the River Thames and out of Central London, towards the Northern Outfall Sewer at Beckton in East London. The Victoria Embankment also allowed an extension of the Metropolitan District Line underground to be built, from Westminster east to Blackfriars. In total, the Victoria Embankment reclaimed over 37 acres of land from the Thames, allowing a broad east-west boulevard to be built and a series of public gardens. All three sections of the Thames Embankment are faced in grey granite, mounted with handsome cast iron lamps, and lined with London plane trees. In 1878,
London Bridge City Pier Canary Wharf the O and Woolwich Arsenal Pier. London Bridge City Pier London Bridge City Pier (also known as London Bridge Pier and City Pier) is situated on the south bank of the River Thames in London, UK, close to London Bridge. It serves as the main pier for the City of London and City Hall, headquarters of the London Assembly. The pier is also close to Hay's Galleria, HMS Belfast and Borough Market and the Shard. London Bridge City Pier is served by the Thames commuter catamaran service run by Thames Clippers. Boats run regularly from Embankment and the