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Bascule, cantilever or suspension bridge? Discover what type of bridge is Tower Bridge.
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From cool cats to hardworking horses, read on to discover the ‘tails’ of animal antics at Tower Bridge.
In the murky depths of the Thames lays an often-unseen world of wildlife and ecological magnificence. Discover what animals live in and around the river.
Disscover the online exhibition, Making the Bridge Sing, a creative exploration of the life of Hannah Griggs, one of the first women to work at Tower Bridge.
These attractions, like Tower Bridge, are all provided by the City of London. A full list of things to do in and around the area can be found on the City of London website.
Return for free with a Tower Bridge Family Activity Pass - a benefit to taking part on our Family Activity Days.
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In this episode exploring the oral history of Tower Bridge, David Laird speaks to Phillip Forrest, the son of Edward ‘Ted’ Forrest. Ted worked at Tower Bridge for over 40 years as a bricklayer and foreman.
In this episode exploring the oral history of Tower Bridge, Education Officer David Laird talks to Audrey Hudson, the daughter of Bill Skinner, who worked at Tower Bridge for over 30 years.
Discover the stories of Hannah Griggs and Charlotte Olive Dora Burch, two of the first known female employees of Tower Bridge.
Discover what was like earning a living in Victorian times for the Tower Bridge workers.
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Tower Bridge stands as the physical and symbolic gateway to London, spanning the historic heart in a stretch of the Thames that is known as the Pool of London.
Over its 130 years, Tower Bridge has been the location of a number of daring feats, from daring fly-throughs to the jumping of a London bus over the rising bascules.
Take a deep dive into the history of our Bridge Drivers, discover how the job has changed in the past century and find out what it takes to become one.
Find out how to get to Tower Bridge. It is very easy to find us with several transports hubs nearby.
Discover how Tower Bridge became as a source of inspiration to many artists, from William Lionel Wyllie to Julian Trevelyan.
Discover the story of how a London bus jumped the Tower Bridge bascules in 1952.