Can boats go under London Bridge?
Can boats go under London Bridge? Any vessel that is more than 9m (30ft) tall, can request a bridge lift. The Bridge is bound by an Act of Parliament (the Tower Bridge Act of 1885) to give river traffic priority over road traffic.
Why is London Bridge so famous?
The London Bridge is known as the world's largest antique, and with the opening of the bridge in October 1971, Lake Havasu City was permanently put on the map as a world-famous attraction.
Is it free to walk across the London Bridge?
Where is the London Bridge and the Tower Bridge? Both bridges cross the river Thames and are within walking distance. They're also both free for pedestrians to cross.
Can you swim in the Thames?
Where Can You Swim? The PLA allows swimming to take place upriver of Putney Bridge through to Teddington. It is permitted in this area only but be reminded that it is still a busy section of the tidal Thames for leisure and recreational activities.
What is mistaken for London Bridge?
The image of Tower Bridge's grand castle-like Towers and raising bascules make it the most recognised bridge in the UK, possibly even in the world. However, many confuse it with London Bridge.
Why are there no bridges over the Thames in East London?
East Londoners have to commute longer compared to West Londoners just to get above the bridge. However, East London has always been more sparsely populated compared to West London. Therefore, it has never been necessary or a top priority to construct another bridge in the east.
Why did London sell the London Bridge?
In 1962, it was discovered that the London Bridge was falling down. It was sinking into the Thames because it was not adequate for the increase in London traffic across it. Robert McCulloch a Lake Havasu businessman learned that the British Government was putting the bridge up for sale.
Can you eat fish from River Thames?
It's really not an unclean river - for a city river - overall. Upriver of London the Thames is really quite clean - it doesn't look like the Thames in London in any respect - and any fish caught there would definitely be safe to eat.
Can you still walk under the Thames?
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel is an underground walkway that allows you to walk from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs in London. The reason why this tunnel is so special is that it allows you to walk under the River Thames which is the main river that snakes through the city.