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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is near London in Greater London, England. Opened in 1894. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Tower Bridge
Put your logo on Tower Bridge on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894 to give East London a crossing over the Thames while still letting tall ships reach the Pool of London. It was designed by Horace Jones and the engineer John Wolfe Barry.
Its two bascules (the lifting halves of the road deck) were first raised by steam-driven hydraulics. Today the high-level walkways, with their glass floors 42 metres above the river, are part of the Tower Bridge exhibition.
Quick facts
- Where: London, Greater London, England
- Built / formed: 1886 to 1894
- Opened in 1894
- The bridge still lifts for river traffic several hundred times a year
- Glass-floored walkways 42 m above the Thames
Visiting Tower Bridge
For opening times, tickets and visitor information, see the official Tower Bridge website ↗. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge is near London in Greater London, England.
When was Tower Bridge built?
Tower Bridge: 1886 to 1894.
Who sponsors Tower Bridge on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Tower Bridge is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Tower Bridge on Sim Britain?
Open Tower Bridge on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
Can I visit Tower Bridge?
Yes. Opening times, tickets and visitor information are on the official website. Official website ↗
Nearby landmarks
- London Eye South Bank, London, England
- Big Ben Westminster, London, England
- Buckingham Palace Westminster, London, England
- Wembley Stadium Wembley, London, England