Tower Bridge, a distinguished London Landmark

Positioned 42 metres above the Thames River, Tower Bridge is an outstanding landmark in London which also signifies the engineering capabilities of the nation.
The Victorian style Tower Bridge was named after its two imposing towers. Designed by architects, Wolfe Barry and Horace Jones this exceptional bridge boasts a history of over 100 years. City Bridge Trust which is a charitable entity that is managed by City of London Corporation owns and maintains the Tower Bridge.
Constructed in 1894, the centre of the bridge can be raised to allow large vessels to pass through the Tower Bridge. In the past it was raised nearly 50 times a day, however today it is raised a mere 5 times a week.
The bridge contains two towers that are joined at the upper level through two horizontal walkways. These walkways are designed to endure the horizontal forces that are created by the suspended sections of the bridge to the left and the right.
The colour of the Tower Bridge at present is red, white and blue. It was thus painted on behalf of the silver jubilee of the Queen. Prior to the present colour the bridge was painted in chocolate brown.
Tower Bridge is a busy and important crossing of the Thames. It is estimated that over 40,000 motorists and pedestrians cross it on a daily basis. City of London Corporation has imposed a speed limit of 20 miles per hour and a weight limit of 18 tonnes in order to safeguard this unique historic structure.
The elevated walkways between the towers are a vital tourist attraction since it offers breathtaking views of some of London's most famous sites. It is used as a viewing gallery for more than 380,000 tourists each year. The twin towers of the bridge and the Victorian engine rooms today houses exhibitions that depicts how the bridge was built.
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