Discover the historical events that led to the Bridge's construction, how Tower Bridge was built, and how it lifts the road for river traffic. Choosing the design for a new river crossingA huge challenge faced the City of London Corporation - how to build a bridge downstream from London Bridge without disrupting river traffic activities. To generate ideas, the Special Bridge or Subway Committee was formed in 1876, and a public competition was launched to find a design for the new crossing. Over 50 designs were submitted to the Committee for consideration, some of which are on display at Tower Bridge. It wasn't until October 1884 however, that Sir Horace Jones, the City Architect, in collaboration with Sir John Wolfe Barry, offered the chosen design for Tower Bridge as a solution. Building Tower BridgeIt took eight years, five major contractors and the relentless labour of 432 construction workers each day to build Tower Bridge under the watchful eye of Sir John Wolfe Barry. Two massive piers were built on foundations sunk into the riverbed to support the construction, and over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework for the Towers and Walkways. This framework was clad in Cornish Granite and Portland Stone to protect the underlying steelwork and to give the Bridge a more pleasing appearance. How Tower Bridge worksWhen it was built, Tower Bridge was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever completed ('bascule' comes from the French word for 'seesaw'). These bascules were operated by hydraulics, using steam to power the enormous pumping engines. The energy created was stored in six massive accumulators, meaning that as soon as power was required to lift the Bridge, it was always readily available. The accumulators fed the driving engines, which drove the bascules up and down. Despite the complexity of the system, the bascules only took 60 seconds to raise to their maximum angle of 86 degrees. Today, the bascules are still operated by hydraulic power, but since 1976 they have been driven by oil and electricity rather than steam. The original pumping engines, accumulators and boilers are now on display within Tower Bridge’s Engine Rooms. Key datesExplore more historyDive deeper into the articles below, which explore some of the historical feats in more detail. Historic Bridge LiftsHave you ever wondered which vessels Tower Bridge has opened for? We've compiled 7 of the most interesting vessels to have sailed through Tower Bridge. Our royal connectionsTower Bridge has many connections to the royal family, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II and before. These connections can be traced back to long before 1894, when London's defining landmark was officially opened to the public. The people of Tower Bridge
The people make a place. Uncover the fascinating stories of the people who built Tower Bridge and have worked here since its completion. PodcastsListen to the history of Tower Bridge, as told by David Laird, Education Officer. From the inception of its design and the Bridge's construction through to the amazing feats that have happened since, David leads you on a journey of discovery along the key historical dates in greater detail. Sign up to our newsletterSubscribe to our email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Tower Bridge. Related contentWhat's InsideDiscover what there is to see inside Tower Bridge to make the most of your visit. TicketsSee all of our available tickets to Tower Bridge and find the best value ticket for your visit. Besucher Informationen:Ein Spaziergang über die Tower Bridge gehört zum Pflichtprogramm für jede London Reise. Von der nächstgelegenen U-Bahn Station Tower Hill benötigt man ca. 5 Minuten zu Fuß. Dabei ist das bekannte Wahrzeichen nicht zu verfehlen, wenn man an der Ostseite der Tower Festung vorbei geht. Die Tower Bridge Ausstellung kann gegen eine Eintrittsgebühr von ca. 10,60 £ besucht werden. Das Highlight der Ausstellung ist ein Fußgängerübergang mit einem
Glasboden. Dieser Übergang liegt 34 m über der Fahrbahn und bietet einen hervorragenden Ausblick auf das Themseufer und diese einzigartige Klappbrücke. Wenn Sie Ihren Besuch flexibel planen können, richten Sie sich nach dem Zeitplan für die Brückenöffnungen. Das Hochklappen der Brücke dauert in etwa 5 Minuten und ist aus dieser Perspektive besonders beeindruckend. Wie alt ist die Tower Bridge 2022?London (dpa/tmn) - Eine Meisterleistung viktorianischer Ingenieurskunst und bekannt wie der Eiffelturm oder die Freiheitsstatue: Rund 40.000 Menschen überqueren täglich die Tower Bridge in London. Nun wird die berühmteste Klapp- und Hängebrücke der Welt 125 Jahre alt.
Wie viel Jahre alt ist die Tower Bridge?Die Tower Bridge ist eine der berühmtesten Brücken der Welt. Sie wurde 1894 in London eröffnet und wird seitdem für den Tourismus und den Pendelverkehr genutzt.
Wie alt ist die Tower Bridge auf Englisch?Gelegentlich wird die Tower Bridge mit der London Bridge verwechselt, diese jedoch ist die nächste Brücke stromaufwärts. Östlicher an der Themse, flussabwärts liegt nur mehr – erst seit 1991 – die Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.
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. Wem gehört die Tower Bridge?City Bridge TrustTower Bridge / Inhabernull
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