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Tower Bridge (UK) - Facts for Kids

Tower Bridge in London, England, spanning the River Thames with its iconic towers and raised bascules.

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Facts About Tower Bridge (UK) For Kids

Basic Information and History

Tower Bridge in London, England took 8 years to build and was finally opened in 1894 — that’s over 125 years ago!

Tower Bridge was built because London needed a new bridge that could let tall ships pass underneath while still letting people cross the River Thames.

Tower Bridge gets its name from the nearby Tower of London, which was a castle built over 500 years ago!

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Tower Bridge Britannica

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