6.8K views · 223 reactions | The construction of Tower Bridge,...

4.7K views · 213 reactions | The construction of Tower Bridge,...

The construction of Tower Bridge, London’s defining landmark, started in 1886 and took eight years and 432 labourers under the watchful eye of Sir John Wolfe Barry. It’s made of 11,000 tonnes of steel, clad in Cornish Granite and Portland Stone. The bridge was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales with great celebrations, on 30th June, 1894. When it was built, Tower Bridge was the largest and most sophisticated steam hydraulic bascule bridge ever completed ('bascule' comes from the French w

Tower Bridge's instantly-recognisable stonework is typical of the neo-Gothic style. Designed to sit harmoniously alongside our riverside neighbour the Tower of London, the stonework features intricate decoration, reminiscent of a time long before the era it was constructed in. Find out more about how Tower Bridge was built when you explore inside. Pre-booking is recommended at towerbridge.org.uk | Tower Bridge

348 reactions · 128 shares | Visit Tower Bridge to discover the architects, makers, thinkers and technicians who built London’s most iconic landmark. | Tower Bridge | Facebook