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When was the london bridge created?
London Bridge was built (to replace a bridge having been built by the Romans) in 1176. It was being built for 33 years. Until 1750, it was the only bridge which crossed the Thames. The modern London Bridge was built in 1973. (The original one was sold to an American businessman.)
What were the social reasons for original London bridge being built?
The original London Bridge was built by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago and was the first place that they came to where the river was narrow enough to build a bridge.
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 happened to thomas percy?
Thomas Percy, 1st Earl of Worcester, was beheaded after being captured in July of 1403 at the Battle of Shrewsbury. After he was killed, his head was put up for public display on the London Bridge.
The Titanic was as tall as?
Titanic was as big as the London Bridge. When she rose during the sinking, she was as big as the Empire state building. Imagine being on a ship big as London bridge. Imagine how scary it would be being on a sinking ship as big as the Empire state building.
How the Golden Gate Bridge built?
The Golden Gate bridge was built by Cheif Engineer Joseph Baermann Strauss from a artistic family mum being a artist and dad being a artist and writer he always wanted to be a artist but ended up being one of the most famous engineer and bridge builder in the world for building the London bridge.
What happened on the 14th of November east London?
bombs were being dropped by the french and the German
What is the history of london bridge?
It was first built by the Romans about 50 AD and there have been several rebuilds since then, the last being in 1973.
How long did it take to build the London Bridge?
This depends on which London Bridge is meant. There were various wooden and stone bridges that preceded the current London Bridge. The original London Bridge, which featured an intricate complex of houses, shops and a chapel, 19 small arches and a drawbridge with a gatehouse at each end, took 33 years to construct (1176-1209). This was replaced by a new bridge which took six years to build (1825-1831). Construction of the most recent London Bridge was begun in 1967 before the previous bridge was removed (and which now resides in Arizona), so took around five years to build, being completed in 1972.
What is special about the Millennium Bridge?
The London Millennium Bridge is famous for being opened in the year 2000, thus its name, and for the unexpected saw that caused it to be closed two days after being opened so the sway could be eliminated. It was an additional two rears before the bridge was reopened.
What do people use for bridge demolition?
Bridge demolition would be used to demolish a bridge due to it being unsafe or if it were to be replaced with a better built bridge. Often bridges become unsafe in which case it would have to be demolished and rebuilt.
Where are the 2012 London Olympics being held?
The 2012 London Olympics are being held in London.
