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Did London bridge burn down in1066?
Yes the tower bridge of 1666 did burn. ... but what we now know as Tower Bridge had not yet been built
Why an olympic logo has 3 rings above and 2 down?
they represent the 5 continents
What is the Tower bridges specification?
That the bridge has to allow tall ships down the river.
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 is the difference between tower bridge and Tower of London?
Absolutely not! London Bridge is an ordinary modern (1973) bridge which spans the river Thames. Its predecessor, built in 1820, is now located at Lake Havasu in Arizona. Tower Bridge, completed in 1894, also spans the river Thames and is the only bridge across the Thames which can be raised to allow large ships to pass underneath it, although that doesn't happen very often now. The original Victorian mechanism can still be seen in working condition in the bridge's museum. The bridge is quite distinctive, with two tall towers at each end and is situated next to the Tower of London from where it got its name.No. They are two separate and very different bridges. Foreigners often think that Tower Bridge is London Bridge, but they are very wrong.
What forces act on the Tower Bridge of London?
First of all, the force of compression impacts the bridge. Also, the force of tension inmpacts the bridge because the more cars there are or any weight the bridge stretches which is tension. tthe force of gravity weighs the bridge down and that is why the bridge has to withstand that. Wind can affect the tower bridge because if there is a huriccane the bridge has to be able to stand without any damage.
How tall is the tower bridge in London England?
The tower bridge in London, England is 213 feet tall. This bridge is one of the most famous of all English landmarks.
Is London bridge still standing?
no it fell down you thick twa The present London Bridge, which opened to traffic in 1973, is still a very busy bridge. It had several predecessors over the centuries, some of which collapsed and one wooden bridge burned down. The 1820 bridge was dismantled and then re-assembled at Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA. It is rumoured that the purchaser thought that he was buying Tower Bridge.
What bridge clasped?
Londan bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down, londan bridge is falling down, my dear aldy
What is an upside down suspension bridge?
An upside down suspesnion bridge is a arch bridge. If you turn an picture of an Arch Bridge upside down, it will look like a suspension bridge and vice versa.
What is the order of rings to claim the IWHBYD skull in halo 3?
You jump through the rings in this order (1 is closest to the elevator, 7 is closest to where Arbitor kills the prophet). 4,6,5,4,5,3,4. If you do it correctly, the rings will start to flash. Then go back to where Arbitor killed the prophet. The bridge will be down and a skull will be there. : ). Good luck!
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'.
