Travel Tower Bridge in London
Tower Bridge in London is one of the most highlighted landmarks in London. In the era of 1876, London was started to get so busy and a need rose to have another way to cross the River Thames. But it took nearly 20 years to get approved the most suitable design and finish the construction. So, let’s discover about travel Tower Bridge in London.
Throughout nearly 50 designs, the design by the city architect sir Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry was selected. As the most suitable and attractive design and construction began in 1886. And it took 8 years to complete this stunning Victorian Gothic stylish Bridge nearby the Tower of London. It was officially opened by the prince and princess of Wales in 1894. In present, it is open for everyone to Travel Tower Bridge in London
Allowing ships to pass through
One more interesting part of this bridge is that this is located nearby the harbor. So, definitely the bridge should allow ships to pass through. That means, it should be a bascule bridge. Until 1974, it was handled through a hydraulic steam machine, and then replaced an electro-hydraulic drive system. But still, the steam machines are available for the visits of tourists. Currently, there’s a computer-controlled system and if anyone needs a special lift of the bridge, you need to give notice before 24 hours otherwise generally it lifts 3 times a day. It just takes 1 min to open and 1 min close.
The topmost reason to travel Tower Bridge in London is: it offers beautiful captures of London city for your camera. The second reason is that you can cross over the River Thames: one of the most beautiful rivers in the world as you want. And also it offers you a high view of city London from 130 feet above in Tower Bridge for a little fee.
Please keep in mind to check the opening times of the Tower, if you are planning to climb up. Once you made on the top you can walk through a safety glass walkway which clearly shows the down. Not only them, but there is also an exhibition area to get all the information about the bridge history. Even wheelchairs can safely travel to the top through the lift.
