Millennium Bridge
London, England
London, England
The Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian-only steel suspension bridge crossing the river Thames in London, England. It links the Bankside with the City. Construction of the bridge began in 1998, with the opening in June 2000.
Londoners nicknamed the bridge the Wobbly Bridge after participants in a special event to open the bridge (a charity walk on behalf of Save the Children) felt an unexpected (and, for some, uncomfortable) swaying motion on the first two days after the bridge opened. The bridge was closed later that day, and after two days of limited access the bridge was closed for almost two years while modifications were made to eliminate the wobble entirely. It was reopened in 2002.
Below are pictures take in November 2009 of the Millennium and the surrounding area
Londoners nicknamed the bridge the Wobbly Bridge after participants in a special event to open the bridge (a charity walk on behalf of Save the Children) felt an unexpected (and, for some, uncomfortable) swaying motion on the first two days after the bridge opened. The bridge was closed later that day, and after two days of limited access the bridge was closed for almost two years while modifications were made to eliminate the wobble entirely. It was reopened in 2002.
Below are pictures take in November 2009 of the Millennium and the surrounding area
Guarding the Bridge
Reminder the Bridge is just for Pedestrians
St.Paul's Cathedral from the Bridge
City of London School
Looking across the Thames at the Tower Bridge
City of London School and St. Paul's Cathedral
Tower Bridge
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