Tower Bridge

Welcome to one of the most recognizable landmarks on the planet. You are standing at Tower Bridge, often mistakenly called London Bridge by visitors, though that much older, flatter neighbor sits just upriver. Completed in eighteen ninety-four, this bridge was a triumph of Victorian necessity. At the time, London’s east end was booming, and the city needed a way to get people across the Thames without blocking the massive tall ships heading into the Upper Pool of London. It takes its name from its famous neighbor, the Tower of London, which has stood guard nearby since the days of William the Conqueror. As you look up at the two massive towers connected by high-level walkways, you are seeing a structure that carries over forty thousand people every single day. Take a moment to orient yourself: to your north lies the historic City of London, and to your south is the vibrant district of Bermondsey and Butler’s Wharf.