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Follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. Uncover their stories and soak in the atmosphere of the working Bridge in one of London's true hidden gems: the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms. Guarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.
Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel.
Welcome to Tower Bridge. Everything you need to know to plan a safe and enjoyable visit to Tower Bridge. Opening Hours. Tower Bridge is open 09:30 - 18:00. Last entry is 17:00. On the second Saturday every month, between 9:30 and 11:30, entry to Tower Bridge is reserved for Relaxed Opening attendees. Getting here.
How Tower Bridge works. When it was built, Tower Bridge was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever completed ('bascule' comes from the French word for 'seesaw'). These bascules were operated by hydraulics, using steam to power the enormous pumping engines.
Jun 27, 2024 · 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. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins.
Spanning the River Thames, the bridge connects the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark, beautifully complementing the nearby Tower of London. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned London-goer, taking a stroll across Tower Bridge will undoubtedly enrich your time in the city.
An iconic London landmark and one of Britain's best loved historic sites, Tower Bridge is open to the public 363 days a year. Within the Bridge's iconic structure and magnificent Victorian Engine rooms, the Tower Bridge Exhibition is the best way of exploring the most famous bridge in the world!
Discover the historical events that led to the construction of Tower Bridge, and get to know the people who built it. Start Exploring. Take a rare glimpse into the past, as the London landmark of Tower Bridge was being completed.
Explore Tower Bridge, an iconic London landmark that houses an exhibition in its Victorian engine rooms and a high-level glass walkway for views of London.
Two iconic bridges of London. The image of Tower Bridge’s grand castle-like Towers and raising bascules make it the most recognised bridge in the UK, possibly even in the world. However, many confuse it with London Bridge.
