Tower Bridge, London, England

Tower Bridge at night, built 1886-94, seen from the South bank opposite the Tower of London on the river Thames, linking the boroughs of Southwark and Tower Hamlets, London, England. The bridge is both suspension bridge and bascule bridge, with the lower section rising using hydraulic motors to allow for the passing of boats. It is 244m long with 2 65m towers built on piers in the river. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Bascule Hamlets Southwark Suspension Turret

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