Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames
in London since 1894. The Bridge was built to serve the growing
population in the East end of London and took 8 years to complete.
Worth a visit on Tower Bridge is the Tower Bridge Exhibition Centre.
From the exhibition centre you enjoy high-level Walkways, learn
about the history of Tower Bridge and tour the Victorian Engine
Rooms.
Tower Bridge opens at the centre to allow larger ships to pass down
the River Thames and is known as a 'bascule bridge'. The power to
lift bridge was originally supplied by steam engines but the power
is now supplied by oil and. The original pumping engines,
accumulators and boilers are on show as part of the Tower Bridge
Exhibition. In 1977 Tower Bridge was painted red, white and blue to
celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
The Bridge is actually in two different postcodes, the North end
being in E1 and the South end being in SE1.
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Tower Bridge viewed from Thames Path East which is on the
North side of the River Thames.
Tower Bridge, Looking South and viewed alongside Thistle Tower
Hotel/St Katherine's Dock.
Tower Bridge, Looking South.
Tower Bridge, North end
Tower Bridge, South end looking North.
View from Tower Bridge looking east. Wapping on the Left and
Bermondsey on the right.
View from Tower Bridge looking West. Bridge in view is London
Bridge.
View from Tower Bridge viewed from alongside the Tower of
London.
Tower Bridge with HMS Belfast in foreground.
This is the stunning view from the tip of the North end of
Tower Bridge when looking North.
