What's the difference between London Bridge and Tower Bridge?

What's the difference between London Bridge and Tower Bridge? Tower Bridge spans between the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark, near the Tower of London and the Old City Hall. London Bridge, meanwhile, is slightly upriver, spanning the Thames from the City of London to Southwark.

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.

Why is Tower Bridge blue?

In 1977, it was repainted the red, white and blue colours you can still see today, to celebrate Her Late Majesty The Queen's Silver Jubilee.

Is it worth going to the Tower of London?

Is the Tower of London, London worth a trip? Definitely. And not just for the Crown Jewels. Try to book for the Ceremony of the Keys where the Yeoman Warders secure the Tower for the night.

Is London Bridge and Westminster Bridge the same?

Since the demolition of New London Bridge in 1967, Westminster Bridge has been the oldest road bridge across the Thames in central London; its seven spans are the greatest number of any of London's bridges.

Which is more famous London Bridge or Tower 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. An easy mistake to make, but one we can help you with!

How far apart are London Bridge and Tower Bridge?

Tower Bridge and London Bridge are just over half a mile (approx. 1km) of each other. You can walk from Tower Bridge to London Bridge in less than 15 minutes.

Why is Tower Bridge famous?

Tower Bridge is probably the most iconic bridge in London, famous worldwide for its striking design and neo-Gothic architecture. It's not the oldest bridge in the Capital, but it is a modern-day symbol of it.

Why did they change London Bridge?

The 1831 London Bridge was the last project of engineer John Rennie and completed by his son, John Rennie. By 1962, it was not sturdy enough to carry the increased load of traffic; the bridge was sold by the City of London in April 1968 to make way for its replacement.

Did people live on London Bridge?

To look at London Bridge now you see…. well…..a bridge with traffic on it. But go back three centuries or more and the bridge was full of houses and some illustrious tenants. During the reign of Henry VIII, the court painter Holbein lived there.

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.

What are 5 facts about London Bridge?

Can you walk across Tower Bridge?

Second, it is a bridge and you can use it to get across the Thames. It is totally free to walk across the bridge.

What is the oldest bridge in London?

London is a city of bridges where the past, present and future living together in peace.