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London Bridge is the oldest river crossing in London, bringing river and road traffic together. It was rebuilt multiple times, from timber to stone and concrete and steel. London Bridge was actually the sole crossing of the Thames until the construction of Putney Bridge in 1729.The oldest bridge of London is at the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon-Thames, less than 30 minutes from Waterloo station. The Clattern Bridge crosses the River Hogsmill a tributary river of the Thames, in Kingston, just before it joins the main river.The Opening of New London Bridge, 1 August 1831 1831-32

Work on the new London Bridge, to replace the existing bridge that was over 600 years old, began in 1825. The new bridge was designed by John Rennie, completed in 1831 and formally opened by King William IV on 1 August 1831.

Why was the old London Bridge removed : By the end of the 18th century, the old London Bridge needed to be replaced. It had fallen into severe disrepair and was blocking river traffic.

What is left of the old London Bridge

The former bridge pedestrian entrance, which is built into the tower of St. Magnus the Marytr Church on Lower Thames Street, still remains. In the church courtyard, you can find some large carved stones that are remains of the Bridge from the northernmost arch.

What is the real name of London Bridge : Tower Bridge, movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins.

Tarr Steps, Somerset, England (Clapper Bridge)

Tarr Steps is a clapper bridge that crosses the River Barle in Somerset, England. Clapper bridges can be found in many parts of the world. They are among the earliest known bridges.

Houses and shops

By the time de Jongh made this painting in 1630, many of the houses had merged and there were only 91 separate dwellings. Originally the houses had only two storeys but they were gradually enlarged, until by the 17th century most had four or five storeys.

How old is the famous London Bridge

57London Bridge / Age (c. 1967-1973)The Millennium Bridge has become one of London's most iconic landmarks since it first opened to the public in 2000.It crumbled in 1281 (due to ice damage), 1309, 1425 and 1437, and then there was a devastating fire in the seventeenth century. But despite its Jenga-like tendencies, the medieval London Bridge (including houses and shops) did last for 600 years, until it was demolished in 1831.

London Bridge was begun in 1176 and for centuries was the only stone crossing over the river Thames. Spanning more than 900 feet, it was the longest inhabited bridge in Europe and was considered a wonder of the world.

Did people live on old London Bridge : The number of houses on the bridge reached its maximum in the late fourteenth century, when there were 140. Subsequently, many of the houses, originally only 10 to 11 feet wide, were merged, so that by 1605 there were 91. Originally they are likely to have had only two storeys, but they were gradually enlarged.

Why is London Bridge so famous : Until Putney Bridge opened in 1729, London Bridge was the only road crossing of the Thames downstream of Kingston upon Thames. London Bridge has been depicted in its several forms, in art, literature, and songs, including the nursery rhyme "London Bridge Is Falling Down", and the epic poem The Waste Land by T. S.

Where is the Real London Bridge now

Lake Havasu City

When dismantled in London, England, each stone of the London Bridge was numbered for reassembly in Lake Havasu City. The bridge was shipped overseas to the Port of Long Beach, California and then transported overland to Lake Havasu City, where reassembly began in 1968.

Arkadiko Bridge
Arkadiko Bridge

Arkadiko Bridge (Kazarma Bridge) Arkadiko
Opened	Ca. 1300-1190 BC (LHIII)
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the Kapellbrücke

Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city's symbol and as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The Kapellbrücke in Lucerne with its Wasserturm (water tower) seen in the middle.

Did a bridge in London fall : Despite many structural failures, the London Bridge never really 'fell down'. The old bridge built in 1209 lasted for 600 years. Eventually, it underwent demolition in 1831, after the new London Bridge was formed.