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The only London Bridge that can be raised is the Tower Bridge. Completed in 1894, it features two bascule (drawbridge) sections that can be lifted to allow ships to pass through. Tower Bridge is often mistakenly referred to as London Bridge, which is a different and much simpler structure located nearby.
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Which is the only bascule bridge in London whose road can be raised from either side to allow ships through?
Tower Bridge
What is the tower bridge known for?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge across the River Thames in London which can be raised to allow tall vessels to pass underneath it.
How did the London bridge get it name?
Because the original bridge was the ONLY bridge in London at that time.
The only road into London was what bridge?
London Bridge.
Is the tower bridge in London a draw bridge?
Yes, because it can be raised by drawing it up.
Where is the London tower bridge?
Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames from north to south and vice versa near central London. It is adjacent to the Tower of London and is the only bridge across the Thames which can be raised to allow tall ships to pass under it.
What is the famous bridge in London witch open?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge in London that opens.
Does London bridge open?
No. The only bridge in London that opens is Tower Bridge, which is the next bridge downstream and is sometimes mistakenly thought of as London Bridge by tourists.
Which is the only bascule bridge in London?
Tower Bridge - sometimes mistakenly called London Bridge by foreigners.
How was London bridge named?
The original bridge was built by the Romans about 50ad. At the time, it was the only bridge crossing the Thames in London so it just became known as London Bridge.
What is tower bridge in london?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge in London that is capable of opening to allow ships to pass under it.
Why is there the nursery rhyme about The London Bridge?
Because once there was only one bridge and that was the london bridge and that nursery rhyme is very old
