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How was London bridge named?
The original bridge was built by the Romans about 50ad. At the time, it was the only bridge crossing the Thames in London so it just became known as London Bridge.
Which well-known bridges have collapsed?
London Bridge.
Are there any human threats to London bridge Victoria?
Not anymore. The landform known as London Bridge collapsed into the ocean several years ago.
When was a London Brought to Arizona?
London was rebuilt in Arizona in the year 1831. his is a very known large 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
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 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 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.
Who is the author of London bridge is fallin down?
It is a nursery rhyme from the Middle Ages, author not known
How many bridges are there across the river thames name three?
There are over 200 bridges and tunnels to cross the river Thames. Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Westminster Bridge are probably the best known.
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 are the 3 main bridges?
There are hundreds of "main" bridges all around the world. The best-known ones are: Ponte Vecchio bridge - a lovely old bridge in Florence, Italy containing small homes and businesses under and around it. Golden Gate bridge which was built between San Francisco and Sausalito to span the Golden Gate (Entrance to San Francisco bay) Millau Bridge - a super-modern suspension bridge in southern France Tower Bridge, a combination suspension and lift-bridge in London.
