Tower Bridge, one of the London’s most famous landmarks, is a bascule and suspension bridge on River Thames. Watch Tower Bridge with our London webcam that streams live images of the iconic 19th-century London landmark designed by Sir Horace Jones. TOWER OF LONDON TOWER BRIDGE ST PAULS CATHEDRAL NICE DETAIL. Even though some people call it so, Tower Bridge isn’t London Bridge. It’s right up there with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. If you plan to walk across the bridge, dress warmly (wear layers). Tower Bridge – Tower Bridge was opened in 1894 making this a purely Victorian bridge. The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 95-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of the Shard Quarter development.Standing 309.6 metres (1,016 feet) high, the Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom, and the sixth-tallest building in Europe. Its construction took eight years, five main contractors and the tireless work of 432 construction workers […] Completed in 1894, it sits 140 feet above the River Thames, offering stunning views of London and the river. The bridge crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of the city. 50 designs for the bridge were submitted in 1876 but they were all rejected. Choose from our suites and rooms near Tower Bridge, all with one of London’s finest views at your window. The bridge itself has been famously depicted in literature and art, but arguably its greatest claim to fame is a nursery rhyme, “London Bridge is Falling Down”. London: Tower Bridge Live Webcam & Weather Report in London, England, United Kingdom - See WorldWide Live Stream and Still Timelapse WebCams by See.Cam You can also scroll back and watch daily time lapse footage of Tower Bridge. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. So, despite the fact London Bridge has existed here the longest, the actual bridge standing today is one of the more modern bridges over the Thames in London. Introduction The Tower Bridge is a bridge that combines two systems, swingarm and suspension, built between 1886 and 1894. If you’d like to discover the stories behind the engineering, the people, and the architecture, you can purchase your entry ticket online and get ready to follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. The Tower Bridge is a defining landmark of London and one of the city’s most famous bridges. It has two towers, in Victorian Gothic style, that are connected with two walkways that are constructed so they can resist horizontal forces from suspended parts of the bridge. The Tower Hotel London was built with its stunning vistas in mind, so all our bedrooms offer breathtaking views over the River Thames, Tower Bridge or the quaint St Katharine Docks marina.. Tower Bridge – London The Tower Bridge, London Tower Bridge is one of the most famous, and one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Tower Bridge Tower Bridge in London. Tower Bridge took eight years to build, starting 1886 and finishing in 1894. The London Bridge that still stands today dates from 1973. Shipping and handling. Built between 1886 to 1894, the Tower Bridge is the more recognizable of … Tower Bridge, movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. Contact the seller- opens in a new window or tab and request a shipping method to your location. You have to go a little further upriver to find London Bridge. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. 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