London's
Tower Bridge Is A Real Crowd
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The Tower Bridge Of
London Is A Must See!
Are you planning your
first, or even your second trip to London,
England? If so, you may soon begin to research
sites to see.
Attraction: The Tower
Bridge Exhibition
One of London’s most
well-known attractions and a must visit for all
tourists is that of the London Tower Bridge
Exhibition. Not only does this landmark play an
important role in history, but it provides a
great view of the city.
Construction was completed
on the Tower Bridge in 1894. Sir Horace Jones
designed it. Right away, it was determined this
bridge would be a source of attraction for those
visiting. For the time it was built, the
architecture and engineering is the best.
Above the bridge, are two
elevated walkways. At the time, this was unique,
in that visitors where able to cross the river
even when the bridge bascules were
opened.
See London As You've
Never Seen Her
As previously stated, the
London Tower Bridge is most well-known for its
amazing view of the city, but there is a great
history behind this landmark. For information on
that history, all you need to do is step inside.
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London's
Tower - Then And Now
When the
London Tower Bridge was built, it
was considered the “largest and
most sophisticated” bascule
bridge at that time.
The bascules
were operated by hydraulic power,
which was stored for immediate
reuse.
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Today, hydraulic power is
still used to power the bridge, but electricity
is also. You can learn about this neat fact, as
well as others surrounding the construction of
the London Tower Bridge with a visit
inside.
London Bridge
Weddings?
Speaking of neat facts,
the official website for the London Tower Bridge
Exhibition claims that in 1910, the high
walkways were closed due to unpopularity. To
their surprise, many preferred to watch the
bascules rise from the bottom. Starting in 1994
until present time, the bridge is now available
for private party rentals. With its view, this
is a great location for a London
wedding.
London Tower Bridge
Tour
You can enjoy an
independent tour of the London Tower Bridge.
Tour guides are not available for private, small
group tours; however, staff members are always
on hand to answer questions that may arise. With
detailed displays, hand-on exhibits, and films,
you will learn all you need to know about the
construction, history, and importance of the
London Tower Bridge.
Private Tours Of The
Bridge
For a unique look at the
London Tower Bridge Exhibition, a private
evening tour or a behind the scenes tour is
recommended. Both have increased admission fees,
but allow you to enjoy the landmark like never
before.
Enjoy The
Sunset
An evening tour could
include a magnificent sunset. A behind the scene
tour allows you to explore areas of the
exhibition that are off limits to the public,
including the control room, a bascule chambers
below the riverbed, and much more.
Attractions Viewed From
London Tower Bridge
As for the view, you will
be amazed what you can see from the top of the
towers and elevated walkway. The view includes
St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Canary Wharf, the
London Eye, and the River Thames. What is unique
is the special windows, which enable you to take
great photographs without glass hindering the
quality.
A Sight To
See!
- Even today, the
bascules rise to allow river traffic to pass.
This is a sight worth waiting for. The London
Tower Bridge Exhibition is open daily, with
hours varying depending on the season. For
updated information on hours and admission
price, call ahead of your London
travel.
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