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Opened. 30 June 1894. Location. Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge [1] in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel. [2]
Follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. Uncover their stories and soak in the atmosphere of the working Bridge in one of London's true hidden gems: the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms. Guarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.
Oct 19, 2024 · Tower Bridge, movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins.
A brief history. Choosing the design for a new river crossing. A huge challenge faced the City of London Corporation: how to build a bridge downstream from London Bridge without disrupting river traffic activities.
Tower Bridge will transport you to Victorian times, telling the story of London's defining landmark from the very beginning. Discover iconic London views from the Walkways, dare yourself to walk across the spectacular Glass Floors and be amazed by the powerful machinery in our Engine Rooms.
Dec 27, 2019 · Whether you want to experience the inner workings of London's historic Tower Bridge or a snap a photo, the iconic landmark is a necessary stop on a London trip.
Jul 20, 2016 · Tower Bridge spans the part of the River Thames to the east of London known as the Pool of London. In the 19th century, the growing population in the east meant a new river...
The construction of Tower Bridge started in 1886 and was opened to public in 1894. The bridge is renowned for its two primary glaring towers constructed on the waterway docks. It has two more modest towers on the shore abutments through which the suspension chains are connected. Key features:
An iconic London landmark and one of Britain's best loved historic sites, Tower Bridge is open to the public 363 days a year. Within the Bridge's iconic structure and magnificent Victorian Engine rooms, the Tower Bridge Exhibition is the best way of exploring the most famous bridge in the world!
Aug 21, 2024 · Tower Bridge is one of the great achievements of Victorian engineering, not to mention one of the best-recognised (and most misnomered crossings) anywhere. Constructed to help the flow of...
