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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe tower bridge is a famous and iconic symbol of London, England. The extraordinary thing about the tower bridge is the way that it can open to allow taller boats to pass under it. Tower bridge was a bridge deaigned with the tower of london to control who can enter and exit the tower via the river thames. Tower bridge is often mistakably called london bridge, however london bridge is a separate bridge entirely
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∙ 10y agoNothing. It's a very ordinary modern bridge.
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∙ 9y agoIt is the only bridge in London capable of opening to allow tall-masted boats to pass through it.
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∙ 9y agoIt is the only bridge in London which is capable of opening to allow shipping to pass underneath it.
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∙ 10y agoAbsolutely nothing. It is a very ordinary bridge built in 1973. However, Tower Bridge is much more interesting and foreigners very often wrongly think that it is London Bridge.
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Why do people like the tower bridge in london?
Tower Bridge has a unique design so is world famous'
Do you have to pay to get across the London tower bridge and if so why?
No, but there is a museum at the bridge which has an admission charge.
What information about the location of Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge is located in London and crosses the river Thames from Tower Hamlets on the north bank to Southwark on the south bank. It lies adjacent to the Tower of London and is the only bridge in London that can open to allow boats to pass underneath it. Because it is so well known throughout the world, it is sometimes referred to incorrectly as London Bridge - which is the next bridge upstream.
Why is the London bridge so big?
It isn't. Maybe you're confusing it with Tower Bridge.
What is the name of the bridge over the Thames?
There are 214 bridges which cross the river Thames so it would be difficult to name them all here. However, some of the best known bridges in London are Tower, London, Southwark, Lambeth, Vauxhall, Albert, Chelsea, Putney, Richmond, Kingston
Why people visit the London Bridge?
Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognisable landmarks and so is a popular visitor destination. The bridge offers great views of London, especially from the high level walk ways. Tower Bridge is also close to many other tourist destinations, including the Tower of London, St Katharine's Dock and City Hall.
Where is it possible to rent rooms in a hotel near the London bridge?
There are a number of different hotels local to this destination. These are depending on your needs, how much money you have and how many people are in your party. If you want the slightly cheaper option then maybe consider the Tower Bridge hotel or Burmondsey street. For somewhere possibly a bit more upmarket (or so some websites claim!) maybe consider London Bridge apartments. These are all within 15 minutes walk from London bridge.
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'.
What is the meaning of the tower bridges name?
There are two possible answers. The bridge is immediately adjacent to the Tower of London so may have been named after it. Alternatively, there is a tower at both ends of the bridge to support the suspension cables so could have been called 'Tower' because of that.
How does the London bridge know to open when a boat comes through?
London Bridge isn't an opening bridge. The only bridge in London which spans the river Thames and can open, is Tower Bridge. If a boat needs to have the bridge opened so that it can pass underneath, it has to book a slot in advance with the bridgemaster who will arrange to open the bridge at the agreed time.
Why does the Tower Bridge open if the bridges around it don't?
Tower Bridge was completed in 1894 and was designed to open so that taller ships could get into the Pool of London which was a busy area of the river Thames at that time. When the bridge was built, there were no other bridges between it and the open sea.
Did briton give american a london bridge?
The London Bridge which was built in 1820, was no longer capable of dealing with modern traffic levels by the 1960's, so was dismantled and sold to an entrepreneur in 1973 who re-assembled it in Lake Havasu City Arizona as a tourist attraction. It is rumoured that the buyer thought that he was buying the nearby Tower Bridge but both the purchaser and vendors have denied this. However, it is a fact that many Americans think that the iconic Tower Bridge is called London Bridge.
