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The Tower Bridge
When and Where
When and where was it built
The Tower Bridge was built in London between 1886 and 1894, and crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London.
Construction
Construction
- It is a Suspension bridge.
- 70,000 tons of concrete were sunk into the riverbed to support the construction.
- Over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework for the towers and walkways.
- The bridge is 801 feet long and 60 feet wide. The height is 213 feet.
Why Was is built?
Why was it built?
The Tower Bridge was officially opened in 1894 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. London Bridge was originally the only crossing for the Thames but as the population of London grew, new bridges were needed.
Traffic
Traffic
Near 40,000 people walk, drive, or cycle across the Tower Bridge each day.
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Fun Facts
Fun facts
- One fact is that a bus once cleared a 3 foot gap when the bridge was rising.
- The builder cursed the bridge, calling it "the most monstrous and preposterous architectural sham that we have ever known."
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