Construction of Tower Bridge, 1893.

Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic structures and a symbol of the city. The construction of this iconic bridge began in 1886 and was completed in 1893. The bridge, designed by Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry, is a combination of a bascule and suspension bridge, with two towers that are connected by two walkways.

The bridge spans the River Thames and has a combined total of 244 metres of towers, walkways, and bascules. The bridge is constructed of steel, granite, and Portland stone, with the two towers being built of Cornish granite and Portland stone. The walkways are made of steel and the bascules are made of wrought iron.

The two towers and walkways were designed to be aesthetically pleasing and were designed to blend in with the surrounding architecture. The bridge is decorated with intricate wrought iron lamps, and during the summer months, the bridge is illuminated with a spectrum of colours.

Today, Tower Bridge is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can enjoy the view from the open-air walkways. The bridge is also a popular spot for wedding photography, and is used as a backdrop for many television and film productions.

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