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Tower Bridge

London's Iconic Victorian Bascule

Tower Bridge

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Welcome to Tower Bridge

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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.

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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.

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  1. 01Welcome to Tower BridgeWelcome to 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.
  2. 02A Gothic Masterpiece with a Steel HeartA Gothic Masterpiece with a Steel Heart: The bridge’s distinctive look was born from a public competition held in eighteen seventy-six, where over fifty designs were considered.
  3. 03The Science of the SeesawThe Science of the Seesaw: One of the most fascinating things about Tower Bridge is its status as a bascule bridge. Bascule is the French word for seesaw, and that is exactly how the bridge works.
  4. 04Walking on Air in BermondseyWalking on Air in Bermondsey: For a truly heart-pounding experience, you can head up into the high-level walkways, which sit forty-two meters above the river Thames.
  5. 05Before You Head OffBefore You Head Off: As you finish your stroll across the river, take a moment to look toward the southern bank at Horsleydown Old Stairs.

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It covers Welcome to Tower Bridge, A Gothic Masterpiece with a Steel Heart, The Science of the Seesaw, and Walking on Air in Bermondsey, with practical context and details to notice during the visit.

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