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Why did they call tower bridge tower bridge?
When I did History in High school, I think it was 8th grade, we did british history and we learnt that the tower of London was built by William the conquer, as his home, It was named because it was situated in London, and it was a large castle with a tower.
What is so special about the tower bridge in London?
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.
Do people like Tower of London?
The Tower of London is a very popular tourist attraction.
What color are the suspension cables on the tower bridge in London?
White and Light-blue, like the colours of the Argentine flag.
What does the Tower of London look like?
The tower of London is quite tall above the water below. It has lots of windows on each side of the towers. There is two towers, one for each side of the bridge to lift up for the boats passing by. It looks slightly christian because of the four crosses on the top of the towers. The top of the tower looks a bit like a castle because of the points on it. And finally it has two English flags in the middle of both towers, spread apart equaly. So that's what the London bridge looks like, from describing it!
What is the design of tower bridge like?
You are using past tense in your question. Tower Bridge is still there and looking well. It was built in 1894 and is the only bridge in London that can be raised to allow large vessels to pass underneath it. Thankfully this doesn't happen very often these days as it causes traffic chaos every time it opens.
How many bridges are there in Cardiff?
There are many thousands of bridges in Britain, it would be a long project to count them all. Many are fascinating and amazing bridges like Tower bridge in London and the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
What was live like in the tower of London?
Not very nice because the great fire of London burnt about seven houses and killed three people.
If London Bridge is standing why is there a song about it falling down?
London Bridge had to be rebuilt several times because of disasters, like Viking invaders destroying the bridge in the 1000's. (:
What is Waterloo bridge used for in London?
Waterloo Bridge is just like any other bridge. It carries vehicular and pedestrian traffic across the River Thames in Central London.
How do the crown jewels looks like in Tower of London?
Spectacular!
Why did William the conquer build the tower of London?
To demonstrate his power to the local people who had never seen a structure anything like it before then.
