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How tall is the famous London bridge?
Not very tall at all. Maybe you're thinking about Tower Bridge.
Why was the London tower bridge constucted?
Tower Bridge was constructed as an opening bridge to allow boats with tall masts to get into the Pool of London. It became available for use in 1894.
What are the main features of London's Tower Bridge?
The bridge opens to allow tall ships to pass under it.
How big is the tower bridge?
The London bridge is 456ft tall (about 1000 elephants stacked up).
Is London bridge important landmark for London?
No it isn't. London Bridge is a very ordinary bridge which crosses the river Thames in central London. Many tourists from other countries think that the iconic Tower Bridge is London Bridge, but it isn't. The name of London Bridge is famous throughout the world because of the children's song, 'London Bridge is Falling Down'.
How tall was the ship Titanic when it was built in 1912?
About the size of the Tower Bridge in London.
What is the tower bridge known for?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge across the River Thames in London which can be raised to allow tall vessels to pass underneath it.
Where is the Tower Bridge located?
Tower Bridge is just East of the City of London, about 2-miles downstream of the houses of parliament, right next to The Tower of London. The bridge spans the boroughs of Southwark (south) to Tower Hamlets (north). The nearest tube station is Tower Hill on the Circle and District lines.
What happens when a tall ship passes the Tower Bridge in London?
The bridge separates in the middle and lifts up to let the ship through.
How did the London bridge get it name?
Because the original bridge was the ONLY bridge in London at that time.
What is the famous bridge is in London?
Tower Bridge and London Bridge.
Where is the London tower bridge?
Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames from north to south and vice versa near central London. It is adjacent to the Tower of London and is the only bridge across the Thames which can be raised to allow tall ships to pass under it.
