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This famous bridge crosses the thames next to the tower of london which was once a royal residence and later became a prison?
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.
Is the London dungeon near tower bridge?
The London Dungeon is next to London Bridge.
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.
Where is the Tower Bridge located?
Tower Bridge is just East of the City of London, about 2-miles downstream of the houses of parliament, right next to The Tower of London. The bridge spans the boroughs of Southwark (south) to Tower Hamlets (north). The nearest tube station is Tower Hill on the Circle and District lines.
Why did they call tower bridge tower bridge?
When I did History in High school, I think it was 8th grade, we did british history and we learnt that the tower of London was built by William the conquer, as his home, It was named because it was situated in London, and it was a large castle with a tower.
Where is tower bridge crossing the Thames?
Between the Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Borough of Southark next to the Tower of London.
Where in London is City Hall?
On the south side of the Thames, next to Tower Bridge.
What information about the location of Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge is located in London and crosses the river Thames from Tower Hamlets on the north bank to Southwark on the south bank. It lies adjacent to the Tower of London and is the only bridge in London that can open to allow boats to pass underneath it. Because it is so well known throughout the world, it is sometimes referred to incorrectly as London Bridge - which is the next bridge upstream.
Is the London dungeons next to the Tower of London?
No, the London Dungeon tourist attraction is adjacent to London Bridge Station but is moving to near the London Eye in March 2013.
What is the difference between tower bridge and Tower of London?
Absolutely not! London Bridge is an ordinary modern (1973) bridge which spans the river Thames. Its predecessor, built in 1820, is now located at Lake Havasu in Arizona. Tower Bridge, completed in 1894, also spans the river Thames and is the only bridge across the Thames which can be raised to allow large ships to pass underneath it, although that doesn't happen very often now. The original Victorian mechanism can still be seen in working condition in the bridge's museum. The bridge is quite distinctive, with two tall towers at each end and is situated next to the Tower of London from where it got its name.No. They are two separate and very different bridges. Foreigners often think that Tower Bridge is London Bridge, but they are very wrong.
What is next to river Thames?
London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, St Thomas Hospital, London Aquarium, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, HMS Belfast, Westminster Abbey and much more.
Why is London bridge famous?
London Bridge is a very ordinary bridge which crosses the river Thames in London. The first bridge across the river was built by the Romans about 2000 years ago and there has been a bridge on the site ever since. At one time there were shops and houses on the bridge, which eventually collapsed - hence the children's song 'London Bridge is Falling Down'. Many foreigners mistakenly think that Tower Bridge - the next bridge downstream and much more interesting - is London Bridge.
