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The tower bridge in London, England is 213 feet tall. This bridge is one of the most famous of all English landmarks.
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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.
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 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.
What is so special about the tower bridge in London?
There isn't another bridge anywhere else in the world that looks anything like Tower Bridge so it is instantly recognisable. It is the only bridge over the river Thames that can be raised to allow tall-masted boats to pass under it. It is still possible for pedestrians to cross the bridge, even when it is 'open' to allow a boat to pass underneath.
What are the main features of London's Tower Bridge?
The bridge opens to allow tall ships to pass under it.
How tall was the ship Titanic when it was built in 1912?
About the size of the Tower Bridge in London.
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.
How big is the tower bridge?
The London bridge is 456ft tall (about 1000 elephants stacked up).
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.
Which London bridge opens to let ships through?
Tower Bridge - the nearest to the sea and the entrance to the Pool of London
Is tower bridge of london a monument?
No, it is a fully operational bridge used 24/7 by vehicles and pedestrians. It has been there since 1894 and is the only bridge in London that can open to let tall ships pass underneath. It is quite unique and therefore visited by many tourists every year as it is adjacent to the Tower of London. It is sometimes mistakenly called London Bridge by foreigners.
