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Construction of Tower Bridge, 1893.

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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 … Construction of Tower Bridge, 1893. részletei…

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Harry Houdini locked up in chains in the Harvard Bridge into the Charles River in Boston, 1908.

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On July 8th, 1908, Harry Houdini made a daring escape from a locked box on the Harvard Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The stunt involved Houdini being bound in chains and padlocks, which were then placed inside a wooden box and placed in the Charles River. After struggling for several minutes, Houdini managed to free himself and emerge from the box. This feat of strength and endurance amazed the large crowd of spectators who had gathered to watch. To this day, Houdini’s escape from the box on the Harvard Bridge remains one of the most iconic feats of his career. The … Harry Houdini locked up in chains in the Harvard Bridge into the Charles River in Boston, 1908. részletei…