tower bridge

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Built between 1886 and 1894, Tower Bridge is another colossus of the London skyline. One of London's most popular sightseeing locations, Tower Bridge is the only of the London bridges that can allow the passage of ships underneath it, by opening its bascules. The spectaular towers are floodlit at night to give an awe inspiring atmosphere and some of the most beautiful views of all of London City and the surrounding areas.

The bridge consists of two towers tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour scheme dates from 1977, when it was painted red, white and blue for the Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee. Originally it was painted a mid greenish-blue colour.