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London Bridge, Any of several successive structures spanning the River Thames. The Old London Bridge of nursery-rhyme fame was built by Peter of Colechurch between 1176 and 1209, replacing an earlier timber bridge.
London Bridge is a vibrant riverside destination bustling with bars and restaurants, iconic attractions and cultural events. See the views or dine in style at The Shard, brave the glass walkway at Tower Bridge and prepared to be scared at The London Bridge Experience.
From the first Roman built bridge to how it stands today, it has plenty of interesting and gruesome stories to tell. Explore its history using the timeline below, to discover times when it suffered viking attacks, to periods where it was used to display heads on spikes .
