Tower Bridge

Welcome to Tower Bridge, arguably the most iconic bridge in the world and a supreme masterpiece of Victorian engineering. Completed in 1894, this bridge was born out of necessity. …

Rising 42 meters above the river are the high-level walkways that connect the two towers. Originally designed to allow pedestrians to cross the bridge even when the bascules were raised, these walkways were closed in 1910 due to…

Located at the south end of the bridge are the original Victorian Engine Rooms, the mechanical soul of Tower Bridge. When the bridge opened in 1894, it was powered entirely by steam. …

Every landmark has its legends, and for Tower Bridge, it is the story of the 1952 bus jump. On a December day, Albert Gunter was driving a number 78 double-decker bus across the bridge with 20 passengers on board. …

The construction of Tower Bridge was a gargantuan undertaking that lasted eight years. One of the most dangerous and impressive aspects was the creation of the two massive piers in the riverbed. …

Tower Bridge is currently famous for its striking red, white, and blue paintwork, but this was not always its appearance. When the bridge first opened in 1894, it was painted a rather somber 'chocolate brown,' a color favored for…

Just beneath the north end of Tower Bridge lies a dark corner with a grim name: Dead Man’s Hole. Because of the way the river currents swirl around the bridge piers and the curve of the bank, this spot was historically where…

As we conclude our tour of Tower Bridge, we are left with a new appreciation for a landmark that is as much an engineering feat as it is an architectural icon. It is a bridge that defines the London skyline, a perfect synthesis…