What is the history of the nursery rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down?

Answer 1

There have been a number of different London Bridges over the past 2000 years. The one to which the nursery rhyme refers is the one started by engineer John Rennie in 1825 and finished in 1831. The design was superior, containing only five high arches, and constructed from strong Dartmoor granite. It was opened by King William the fourth in 1831. When it became necessary to widen the bridge some 70 years later, this process weakened the bridge's foundations to the point where it began sinking an inch every eight years. In 1968, it was auctioned and sold for $2,460,000 to Robert McCulloch who moved it to Havasu City, Arizona, where it was rebuilt brick by brick, and finally opened and dedicated on 10 October 1971.

Answer 2

I think it's a bad song like cause ( London bridges falling down falling down London bridges falling down ) is theres a bridge and it's falling down like braking apart and (my fare lady) theres a lady on the bridge and falling off but if ur singing it it means u some will say (my brave boy) but ya

Answer 3

The origins of the nursery rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down are unclear, but it has been suggested that it may refer to the numerous collapses and reconstructions of the historical London Bridge. Other theories connect the rhyme to rituals or sacrifices made during the building of bridges in ancient times. The lyrics have evolved over centuries, and the rhyme continues to be popular among children today.

Answer 4

London bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down

London bridge is falling down, My Fair Lady