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London Bridge
The London Bridge crosses the Thames River. Although the London bridge is not remarkably long or large physically, it has an extensive history. The Romans built the roots of what would later become the site of the London Bridge around 50 AD, and the story continued on from there into what is now the modern version of the bridge.
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How did the London bridge get it name?
Because the original bridge was the ONLY bridge in London at that time.
Is Wimpole Street in Central London?
Wimpole Street is a street in central London. Located in the City of Westminster, it is associated with private medical practice and medical associations. No. 1 Wimpole Street is an example of Edwardian baroque architecture, completed in 1912 by architect John Belcher as the home of the Royal Society of Medicine. 64 Wimpole Street is the headquarters of the British Dental Association
Who created the London Bridge on 17 March 1973?
The bridge was officially opened on that date by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
What metals were used to made London bridge?
Thr current London Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete box girder bridge.
When was London Bridge burnt down?
There have been several London Bridges in the last 2000 years. The one to which this question probably refers is likely to be the bridge built by engineer John Rennie between 1825 and 1831. A necessary widening process some 70 years later 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 in October 1971.
How do people listen to London bridge is falling down?
It was always falling down, and having to be patched up.
Some people thought it was jinxed, and it is said that the city fathers used to sacrifice a virgin in the new works by having her walled-up. Hence 'My Fair Lady'.
Who was the architect of London bridge?
In 1176 a priest and architect, Peter Colechurch, started building a bridge of stone over the Thames. that would be called the "London Bridge.
Did London Bridge get sold to America?
Yes. In 1968, the London Bridge which dated from 1831 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 in October 1971.
What is the weight of London bridge?
Total length262 m (860 ft)Width32 m (107 ft)Longest span104 m (340 ft)Clearance below8.9 m (29 ft)Opened17 March 1973
There really is no way to find of the weight of London bridge because it is connected to the ground, but it can be estimated by the information given.
What construction method was used to build the London Bridge?
The current (1973) bridge is a pre-stressed concrete box girder bridge
