TOWER BRIDGE

TOWER BRIDGE

London SE1. Telephone: (0207) 378 1928. Tube: Tower Hill. Daily 10.00-17.15.
Completed in 1894, this piece of unique Victorian engineering has become an international symbol of London. Its pinnacled towers and linking catwalk support the mechanism for raising the roadway when big ships have to pass through. The bridge now houses its own museum with a fascinating exhibition 'The Celebration Story' which traces its 100 year history, whilst the Victorian winding machinery is also on display.Take the lift to the enclosed high walkways for magnificent panoramic views of the Thames and London.