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Tower Bridge - the nearest to the sea and the entrance to the Pool of London
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt doesn't. You're thinking about Tower Bridge.
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∙ 12y agoThe middle section can lift up to let tall ships go through. See the link below for a video of this happening.
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∙ 11y agoTower Bridge does this about a dozen times a day.
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What is under London bridge?
the river Thames, that's why it opens, to let big ships through.
What are the main features of London's Tower Bridge?
The bridge opens to allow tall ships to pass under it.
Which is the only bascule bridge in London whose road can be raised from either side to allow ships through?
Tower Bridge
Tower bridge what time do they change guard?
There are no guards at Tower Bridge - it's a road bridge over the River Thames. It opens when tall ships need to come through.
What is tower bridge in london?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge in London that is capable of opening to allow ships to pass under it.
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 was the purpose of the tower bridge of London?
Tower Bridge opened in 1894 and is the only bridge in London which is able to open and allow tall ships to pass underneath. Although there is no longer commercial traffic using that part of the river Thames, Tower Bridge still opens several times every week to allow large yachts and other craft to pass underneath.
What was the purpose of the tower bridge?
Tower Bridge opened in 1894 and is the only bridge in London which is able to open and allow tall ships to pass underneath. Although there is no longer commercial traffic using that part of the River Thames, Tower Bridge still opens several times every week to allow large yachts and other craft to pass underneath.
Where is the London tower bridge?
Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames from north to south and vice versa near central London. It is adjacent to the Tower of London and is the only bridge across the Thames which can be raised to allow tall ships to pass under it.
Where is the Tower Bridge located?
Tower Bridge is just East of the City of London, about 2-miles downstream of the houses of parliament, right next to The Tower of London. The bridge spans the boroughs of Southwark (south) to Tower Hamlets (north). The nearest tube station is Tower Hill on the Circle and District lines.
Can boats fit under London bridge?
yes and no because the big ships can't fit but the small ones can
Is tower bridge of london a monument?
No, it is a fully operational bridge used 24/7 by vehicles and pedestrians. It has been there since 1894 and is the only bridge in London that can open to let tall ships pass underneath. It is quite unique and therefore visited by many tourists every year as it is adjacent to the Tower of London. It is sometimes mistakenly called London Bridge by foreigners.
