London+Tower

= History = ==== Contruction started in 1886, half of the 19 century. Is a historic fortress in London, on the bank of The river Thames is the oldes building used by the British government. Was open by the king Edward Vll ====

Suspension Bridge and vascular bridge.
==== The bridge is 800 feet (244 m) in length with two towers each 213 feet (65 m) high, built on piers. The central span of 200 feet (61 m) between the towers is split into two equal bascules or leaves, which can be raised to an angle of 83 degrees to allow river traffic to pass. The bascules, weighing over 1,000 tons each, are counterbalanced to minimise the force required and allow raising in five minutes. ====

In 1977 it was painted red, white and blue for the Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee.
==== The nearest London Underground station is Tower Hill on the Circle and District lines, and the nearest Docklands Light Railway station is Tower Gateway. The design of The Tower Bridge was done by: Horace Jones and The engeneered Wolfe Barry. The bridge was constructed in the year 1894. is one of the most recogonized bridges in the world. ====

Links
[|www.bridgepros.com] [|www.wikipedia.com] [|www.famouswonders.com]