The modern 'London Bridge' which was opened in 1973, is built of pre-stressed concrete, not granite.
11,000 tons of steel, Cornish granite and Portland stone.
Tower Bridge in particular is faced with Cornish granite.
By workmen using steel, iron, stones, mortar, cranes etc.
Tower Bridge is made of 11,000 tons of steel and faced with Portland Stone and Cornish Granite.
The current London Bridge is made of pre-stressed concrete.
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Because the original bridge was the ONLY bridge in London at that time.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge used approximately 39,000 cubic meters of granite in its construction. This granite was primarily sourced from local quarries and was utilized for the bridge's stonework, particularly in the foundations and arch supports. The use of granite contributed to the bridge's durability and iconic appearance.
Tower Bridge and London Bridge.
Tower Bridge is east of London Bridge.
70,000 tons of concrete, 11,000 tons of steel - all clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone.
London Bridge. The Olympic rings are on Tower Bridge - not London Bridge.