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   What is the history of Tower Bridge?

   • Tower Bridge is an iconic 19th century bridge which stands over the River Thames in London. History of Tower Bridge The impetus to build Tower Bridge...

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   How old is the Tower Bridge?

   • Tower Bridge stands as it was built in 1894. It may look a lot older than its 130 years but that was all part of Sir Horace Jones and Sir John Wolfe Barry ’s plan. Their aim was for the Bridge to blend in with the Tower of London, and not be an eyesore. Who knew this landmark would actually become the symbol of London it is today?

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   How big is London's Tower Bridge?

   • Characterization of London's Tower Bridge. The bridge was completed in 1894. It is about 240 metres (800 feet) in length and provides an opening 76 metres (250 feet) wide. Its twin towers rise 61 metres (200 feet) above the Thames. Between the towers stretch a pair of glass-covered walkways that are popular among tourists.

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   Who built the London Bridge?

   • Construction was funded by the City Bridge Foundation, a charity established in 1282 for maintenance of London Bridge that subsequently expanded to cover Tower Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. Barry designed a bridge with two bridge towers built on piers.

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   Discover the historical events that led to the Bridge's construction, how Tower Bridge was built, and how it lifts the road for river traffic. A brief history

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   May 17, 2024 · The bridge was completed in 1894. It is about 240 metres (800 feet) in length and provides an opening 76 metres (250 feet) wide. Its twin towers rise 61 metres (200 feet) above the Thames. Between the towers stretch a pair of glass-covered walkways that are popular among tourists.

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   1894. 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]

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   Mar 15, 2021 · Tower Bridge is an iconic 19th century bridge which stands over the River Thames in London. History of Tower Bridge. The impetus to build Tower Bridge began gaining momentum in 1876, when it was decided that there was a need for a bridge to the east of London Bridge to accommodate the increasing commercial development in that part of the city.

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Tower Bridge has seen some things in its time, including the Blitz and a massive Michael Jackson. Image: Dragan via creative commons. A chronology of London's iconic bridge.

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   Dec 27, 2019 · London's Tower Bridge: The Complete Guide. 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.