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What is the difference between at he Old London bridge and the Modern London Bridge?
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The modern (1973) bridge is wider and able to withstand higher vehicle payloads.
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What is the difference between the Old London bridge and the Modern London Bridge?
The first London Bridge was built in Roman Times - nearly 2000 years ago and there have been several bridges since then. The current bridge was erected in 1973 and its predecessor which was built in 1820, was dismantled and reassembled in Lake Havasu City Arizona, as a tourist attraction.
When was the modern London bridge built?
1973
Where did granite from the London bridge come from?
The modern 'London Bridge' which was opened in 1973, is built of pre-stressed concrete, not granite.
Is the London bridge a historical land mark?
No. The modern bridge is just a very ordinary road and pedestrian bridge in central London and is only famous because of the children's song about it. The medieval London Bridge had houses and shops on it.
What is so interesting about the London bridge?
Absolutely nothing. It is a very ordinary modern (1973) bridge.
Are there any issues concerning the London bridge'?
None that I know of. It is a fully functional modern bridge.
When was the newest London bridge made?
the modern london bridge is built during the year (1962-1972) and opend on 17 March 1973.
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.)
Why was the London Bridge sold?
The London Bridge which was sold, was originally built in 1820 and was no longer capable of dealing with modern traffic. It was bought by an entrepreneur, dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt in Lake Havasu City Arizona as a tourist attraction. It is rumoured that the purchaser thought that he was buying the nearby Tower Bridge - which is much more interesting - but both the buyer and seller have denied this. Many foreigners mistakenly believe that the iconic Tower Bridge is London Bridge but London Bridge is just a very boring modern 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 2 places did London bridge connect when it crossed the Thanes?
The modern bridge still connects the same two places - Southwark and 'The City'.
Where is the location of the London bridge?
London Bridge straddles the River Thames in central London between its north and south banks and connects Southwark with 'The City', not to be confused with the iconic Tower Bridge, which is the next bridge downstream.
