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Tower Bridge (London)
The Tower Bridge in London, England was built between 1886 and 1894. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge across the River Thames. it is situated close to the Tower of London and it is one of the most recognizable icons in English culture. It is not to be confused with the London Bridge.
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Why can't a tall boat go any further up the Thames than tower bridge?
Because Tower Bridge is the only bridge to open to allow tallish boats to pass through it.
It is used by thousands of vehicles and pedestrians every day.
Tower Bridge is owned and maintained by Bridge House Estates, a charitable trust associated with the City of London Corporation even though the bridge isn't in the 'City'.
How many construction workers did it take to build the tower bridge?
It all depends on the kind of bridge you are building
When did they finish the tower bridge in London?
The current London Bridge dates from 1973 and its predecessor from 1832
What happens when tall ships pass under the Tower Bridge?
They raise the road section to let ships through. Obviously cars can't pass over while ships are going under.
Source(s): Saw it happening myself
Why was the tower bridge made from concrete?
It is cheap, it is strong, it is reliable, it is versatile and it is simple and easy to use. In short, there is the perfect building material.
What continent is the Tower Bridge in?
The Tower of London is located in London, England, part of the British Isles.
The British Isles are usually considered to be part of Europe although they are separated from mainland Europe by the English Channel and the North Sea.
Why does the tower bridge always open when a boat comes?
Tower Bridge is raised to allow large ships to sail up the Thames.
Were there any problems with tower bridge of London?
If you mean Tower Bridge in London, I was there two days ago and it was working perfectly well.
How much did the tower bridge cost to build?
The Tower Bridge in London cost 1,184,000 pounds when it was built in the late 1800s. In today's money that would be equal to 114 million pounds.
Why is the tower bridge suspension?
- Longer main spans are achievable than with any other type of bridge
- Less material may be required than other bridge types, even at spans they can achieve, leading to a reduced construction cost
- Except for installation of the initial temporary cables, little or no access from below is required during construction, for example allowing a waterway to remain open while the bridge is built above
- May be better to withstand earthquake movements than heavier and more rigid bridges
When was the first London tower bridge built?
Construction on Tower Bridge in London began in 1886 and it was completed in 1894.
Tower Bridge in Sacramento was finished in 1935.
The famous bridge that crosses the Thames next to the Tower of London is called the Tower Bridge. This bridge was a royal residence along with a prison.
What makes the Tower bridge strong?
The supports that are under the bridge is very thick and strong which makes londen bridge strong.
How many tourists visit the Tower Bridge each year?
Most people mistake London Bridge for Tower Bridge even though they are two bridges roughly one mile of each other. Unknown of how many people actually cross the bridge daily but it is a very busy bridge as three quarters of a million people cross the Thames to pass into the city of London for work each day. The name London Bridge though is a loose name as a London bridge has existed since 50 A.D totalling around five or six London Bridges, and today two exist. The new one in London, England, and the old in Lake Havasu, Arizona.
Why is the tower bridge built?
To cross the river Thames.
In the second half of the 19th century, increased commercial development in the East End of London led to a requirement for a new river crossing downstream of London Bridge. A traditional fixed bridge could not be built because it would cut off access by tall-masted ships to the port facilities in the Pool of London, between London Bridge and the Tower of London. source: wiki
The towers bridge is the same style as?
The 'towers' of Tower Bridge are designed to complement the towers of the adjacent Tower of London.
Who was the president when the bascule bridge was lifted?
The UK doesn't have a president. Queen Victoria was on the throne when Tower Bridge first opened in 1894.
