Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge across the River Thames in London, built between 1886 and 1894 next to the Tower of London. Designed by architect Horace Jones with engineering by John Wolfe Barry, its two towers, connected by high level walkways, were built in a Victorian Gothic style meant to harmonize with the nearby Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament. Its central bascules, originally raised by hydraulic power and converted to an electro hydraulic system in 1972, still open today to let tall ships pass, and it remains one of the most recognized landmarks in London.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountLondon Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom 2 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account Height (m)Sourced to the subject's own account Classification
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Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation, a charitable trust founded in 1282.
Wikipedia infobox completion_date/completed/built field (1886)
Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation, a charitable trust foun
In Style: Victorian Architecture, Article body
the more ornate Victorian Gothic style
Uses Element: Steel, Construction
More than 11,000 long tons (12,320 short tons; 11,177 t) of steel were used in the framework for the towers and walkways, which were then clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone to protect the underlying steelwork, and achieve the stipulation that the bridge should fit architecturally with the Tower of London.
Uses Element: Granite, Construction
More than 11,000 long tons (12,320 short tons; 11,177 t) of steel were used in the framework for the towers and walkways, which were then clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone to protect the underlying steelwork, and achieve the stipulation that the bridge should fit architecturally with the Tower of London.
Uses Element: Stone, Construction
More than 11,000 long tons (12,320 short tons; 11,177 t) of steel were used in the framework for the towers and walkways, which were then clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone to protect the underlying steelwork, and achieve the stipulation that the bridge should fit architecturally with the Tower of London.
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Wikimedia FoundationWikidata instance-of (P31) statement (Bascule bridge)
Wikidata item Q83125, instance of (P31): bascule bridge
Wikidata height (P2048) statement: 65.0
Wikidata item Q83125, property P2048 (height): 65.0 m (converted to metres, preferred/normal rank, non-deprecated)
Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom
Wikidata item Q83125, property P131/P17 (location): London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom
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