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Terrible Thames Boat Tour Review – Horrible Histories Fun On The River

Jul 26, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Who doesn't love a boat trip on The Thames? Combine that thrill with the fun of Horrible Histories 'on location,' and you're ready for the new Terrible Thames River Tour. Horrible Histories Horrible Histories is a multi-award-winning comedy sketch series from Children's BBC with some great songs as well (this one may well remind you of an Elvis tune!). Fact-filled and … [Read more...] about Terrible Thames Boat Tour Review – Horrible Histories Fun On The River

Great London Buildings – Tower Bridge

Apr 27, 2016 By John Rabon

Spanning the Thames and connecting Tower Hamlets to Southwark, Tower Bridge has been an iconic part of London since the Victorian period (and often wrongly called London Bridge, which is a different, less beautiful bridge).  Today, it sees thousands of tourists and commuters crossing over it while ships pass beneath its drawbridge.  While London Bridge had served this purpose … [Read more...] about Great London Buildings – Tower Bridge

Great London Buildings: Tower Bridge – An Icon of London

Sep 24, 2015 By John Rabon

Straddling the banks of the Thames, Tower Bridge is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks, standing out easily over the skyline and the city’s gleaming spires. During the Victorian period, Britain and its capital city enjoyed a major expansion of industry and trade. This mean increased traffic into and out of the city, such that it necessitated the building of a new … [Read more...] about Great London Buildings: Tower Bridge – An Icon of London

Tower Bridge: three-month road closure planned for late 2016 [12 June 2015]

Jun 17, 2015 By Jonathan

This is a little far off to worry about at this stage - but many people might be planning trips for when this will happen so we thought we should let you know. Tower Bridge will be closing for 3 months at the end of 2016 for the Victorian Bascules (that lift the bridge) to be refurbished. From London SE1: Tower Bridge to to be closed to pedestrians and road traffic for … [Read more...] about Tower Bridge: three-month road closure planned for late 2016 [12 June 2015]

Video: Stunning Timelapse Video of Tower Bridge Shows its True Beauty Over 24 Hours

Dec 3, 2014 By Jonathan

A stunning timelapse video has showcased the beauty of Tower Bridge by day and night including the impressive glass bottomed walkway. Chad Gordon Higgins, who is originally from the West Midlands but now lives in London, took 12,076 pictures in and around the capital's landmark, and then spent seven-and-a-half hours condensing these into 3,878 to make the video. The 37-year-old … [Read more...] about Video: Stunning Timelapse Video of Tower Bridge Shows its True Beauty Over 24 Hours

London’s Newest Tourist Attraction: London’s Tower Bridge Gets a Vertigo Inducing Glass Walkway Above the Thames

Nov 10, 2014 By Jonathan

The latest trend in tourist attractions these days seems to be putting glass floors into a famous landmark. We're from Chicago and the Willis Tower (it will always be Sears to us!) has done this, making the attraction more popular than ever. Now, Tower Bridge in London has become the latest place to add a glass floor - this time on the walkway that spans the Victorian … [Read more...] about London’s Newest Tourist Attraction: London’s Tower Bridge Gets a Vertigo Inducing Glass Walkway Above the Thames

Video: Beautiful Short Timelapse Video of the Sunset over Tower Bridge

Jul 3, 2014 By Jonathan

Check out this lovely timelapse video of the sun setting over Tower Bridge, taken just yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acAhnJWcLnQ … [Read more...] about Video: Beautiful Short Timelapse Video of the Sunset over Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge: 10 Facts and Figures About London’s Tower Bridge You Probably Didn’t Know

Jun 30, 2014 By Jonathan

Tower Bridge was officially opened by the Prince of Wales (not the current one obviously) over 120 years ago. This special bridge is one that many associate with London. Anyone who sees this Bridge immediately knows that it's in London (so it's often the first thing shown in stock footage about London). It's certainly a beautiful bridge. The Bridge is celebrating its birthday … [Read more...] about Tower Bridge: 10 Facts and Figures About London’s Tower Bridge You Probably Didn’t Know

Photo: A Lovely Aerial Photo of London Taken At Night For Your Desktop Wallpaper

May 24, 2014 By Jonathan

Here is a lovely aerial view of London up river towards the West, from above Tower Bridge and the River Thames. It's a stunning picture that will make a lovely desktop wallpaper. You can spot some of London's oldest and newest landmarks, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Shard, City Hall and St Paul's off in the distance. Beautiful! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL … [Read more...] about Photo: A Lovely Aerial Photo of London Taken At Night For Your Desktop Wallpaper

Video: Building Tower Bridge

Dec 20, 2012 By Jonathan

Building Tower Bridge from Griff on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Video: Building Tower Bridge

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