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of London's most famous landmarks, the bridge was constructed in
the 1890s.
Tower
bridge features a road which can be raised to allow tall ships to
pass through to the Pool of London and an elevated walkway
affording permanent access
The
main attraction of The Tower Bridge Experience has to be the
spectacular views over London from the high-level Walkways, 140ft
above the River Thames. From this unique viewpoint, visitors can
see some of London's most well-known buildings, such as the Tower
of London, St Paul's Cathedral and Canary Wharf.
There are also multi-lingual touch-screen computers on both the
East and West Walkways, giving visitors more detailed information
about the sites in the surrounding area. To add to visitors'
enjoyment, there is also a photographic exhibition on the East
Walkway, spanning over 100 years of the bridge's history.
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One
of London's most unusual and exciting exhibitions is situated inside
the towers and engine rooms of the bridge. Animatronic characters
from the bridge's past guide visitors through a series of
audio-visual presentations, which tell the story of this world
famous London landmark. You will discover why the bridge was
needed, how a design was chosen and how the bridge is raised.
Translations
are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
Recommended
Internet
Sites
Tower
Bridge Experience Explore
London Tower Bridge Photo
Opening
Times
Daily April 1-Oct 31 10.00-18.30, Nov
1-March 31 09.30-18.00. Closed Dec 24-26, Jan 1 and Good Friday
Access for the disabled to all parts of
the exhibition.
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