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It was officially opened in 1973
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How did the London bridge get it name?
Because the original bridge was the ONLY bridge in London at that time.
How many years is the London bridge?
Yes
How many years did it take to build the London bridge?
The present bridge was built between 1968 and 1973.
How many years did it take to complete the tower bridge of London?
1886 to 1894
Why is London bridge famous?
London Bridge is a very ordinary bridge which crosses the river Thames in London. The first bridge across the river was built by the Romans about 2000 years ago and there has been a bridge on the site ever since. At one time there were shops and houses on the bridge, which eventually collapsed - hence the children's song 'London Bridge is Falling Down'. Many foreigners mistakenly think that Tower Bridge - the next bridge downstream and much more interesting - is London Bridge.
what are the famous London bridges?
London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Chelsea Bridge, plus many more.
How many rivets were used in the London bridge?
None. London Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete bridge.
What is a London bridge?
While it has no other official name, the modern London Bridge is the latest of several bridges to have held the name since the Roman founding of the city. The current steel-and-concrete bridge was opened in 1973, replacing one built of stone that had stood in its place since 1831; this, in turn, had replaced a another stone bridge that had stood thirty metres upstream of the current location for six hundred years. Many before that had been constructed in various ways from wood, and in various ways also destroyed. It is not to be confused with Tower Bridge, which straddles the Thames further downstream, next to the Tower of London.
How many years has it been since tower bridge was built?
Tower Bridge was completed in 1894
What does the tower bridge represent?
It is an iconic landmark of London although many foreigners confuse it with London Bridge.
Who designed the London Bridge?
There have been many London bridges. The modern London Bridge built in 1971. It was designed by William Graham Holford, Baron Holford and built by the firm of Mott, Hay and Anderson. John Rennie designed the London Bridge of 1831-1967.
How many years has London underground been open?
150
