Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. The bridge consists of two towers which are tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways which are designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower.

HISTORY of TOWER BRIDGE

Below are pictures taken of the Tower Bridge in November 2009

Millennium Bridge, London

Millennium Bridge
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

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