What would London be without its bridges? London’s Bridges makeup the backdrop of millions of photos and images of London worldwide, consisting of foot bridges, road bridges and train bridges, today London has 24 bridges crossing The River Thames. Starting with London Bridge, Lacking in spectacular as bridges go, London Bridge makes up in history. The current bridge opened in 1973, yet a bridge has been in this spot since the Romans occupied London 2000 years ago. The first bridge was constructed in 50 AD and was the first to cross the River Thames. Over the years the London Bridge has been replaced thus taking the name. London Bridge with its famous name is often confused with London’s most spectacular bridge Tower Bridge. One of the world’s most photographed bridges. Constructed with two towers and connected by two walkways forming a suspension bridge as well as a lower moveable bridge (Bascule Bridge).
Built as a Pedestrian only bridge, Millennium Bridge was London’s newest bridge since the construction of Tower Bridge in 1894. Completed in the summer of 2001 the bridge links St Paul’s Cathedral and the city on the north bank to Bankside theaters and galleries on the south bank of the River Thames. Golden Jubilee Bridges are two of London’s newest bridges opening in the summer of 2003. With Westminster Palace and Big Ben on the rivers north Bank and London Eye on the South Bank of the River Thames, pedestrians as well as tourist are offered fantastic views of historic as well as new London. It would almost be impossible to travel to London and not use one of the many bridges crossing the River Thames. So grab your camera and spend a day taking in the sights and exploring the many bridges that make London world famous.
London Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge
Southwark Bridge
Golden Jubilee Bridges
Albert Bridge
Tower Bridge
Millennium Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Chelsea Bridge
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