Tower Bridge, Neo-Gothic bridge near Tower of London, England
The bridge features two tall stone towers connected by elevated walkways and central bascules that raise to allow river traffic passage beneath.
Completed in 1894 under architects Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry, the bridge addressed the need for a Thames crossing east of London Bridge.
The structure remains a central part of London transportation, carrying over 40,000 vehicles daily while serving as a distinguishing feature of the city.
Visitors can access the Tower Bridge Exhibition through Tower Hill station, exploring the walkways, engine rooms, and glass floor installations.
The bridge mechanism changed from steam-powered hydraulics to an electro-hydraulic system in 1972, maintaining its original lifting capabilities for river vessels.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: June 30, 1894
Address: s House,Duchess Walk, Bridgemaster, Tower Bridge, London SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
Phone: +442030266092
GPS coordinates: 51.50554,-0.07534
Latest update: May 7, 2025 20:51
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