![]() They were closed in 1910 because not enough people used them, but were reopened in 1982. These walkways allow people to still cross the river, even when the bridge is raised. The pedestrian walkways are 143 feet (44 m) above the river at high tide. The two side-spans are suspension bridges, each 270 feet (82 m) long, with the suspension rods anchored both at the abutments and through rods contained within the bridge's upper walkways. The bridge is made from more than 11,000 tons of steel, and covered with Cornish granite and Portland stone. In 1976 these were replaced by oil and electricity. The bascules are raised by huge hydraulic pumps which were first powered by steam engines. The bascules, weighing over 1,100 tons each, are counterbalanced to minimize the force required and allow raising in five minutes. The central span of 200 ft (61 m) between the towers is split into two equal bascules or leaves, which can be raised to an angle of 83 o to allow river traffic to pass. The bridge is 800 ft (244 m) in length with two towers, each 213 ft (65 m) high, built on piers. In June 2012, the bridge was highlighted on the route of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames. Workers began to build the Tower Bridge in April 1886 and the bridge was opened on 30 June 1894. Over 50 designs were entered, and in 1884 Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry's design was chosen. The City of London Corporation held a competition for the design in 1876. The bridge's decks (bascules) can be raised to 83 o from the horizontal. The "bascules" are the surfaces raised to allow tall ships to pass through: this happens about 900 times per year. This gives one of the best vantage points in London. It has its own exhibition centre in the horizontal walkway. Many tourists go to London to see the Tower Bridge. Tower Bridge is far more visible than London Bridge, which people often mistake it for. ![]() The north side of the bridge is Tower Hill, and the south side of the bridge comes down into Bermondsey, an area in Southwark. It allows ships through the bridge deck when is raised at an angle in the centre. It crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London. Guests in particular who need to be aware of the structure of the vessel are the very young, elderly guests or those of restricted mobility.51☃0′20″N 0☀4′31″W / 51.5055°N 0.075406°W / 51.5055 -0.075406Ģ lanes of A100 Tower Bridge Road, cyclists, and pedestrians Please be aware that the Vessel is an adapted early 20th century wooden cargo barge & that those aboard are required to exercise a correspondingly higher degree of responsibility for their own safety, as there are many hazards on-board, for example, some restriction of headroom, steepness of stairways, multi level trip hazards both on and below deck etc. We strongly recommend guests wear sensible, non-slip shoes, and no stilettos. Warm and waterproof clothes in case it’s cold or wet when you go out on deck. Hot soup (with a vegetarian option available) will be available to buy on our evening voyage. Cream tea with a hot drink will be available to buy on our afternoon voyages. There will be a bar below deck to buy nautical ales, wine and soft drinks. ![]() Thames sailing barge adventure with Tower Bridge opening.Hot soup (vegetarian option available) will be available to buy on our evening voyage. There is a bar below deck in case you would like to buy some drinks. Sail past The Tower of London, City Hall, Canary Wharf and down towards Greenwich Pier and the National Maritime Museum then returning back to Tower Pier. This is a truly special and unique way to explore the city. Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of. Built in 1923, this boat is one of the few remaining boats of it’s kind left in the world. See Tower Bridge opening for you as you go. Sail in a historic wooden boat from Tower Pier towards Greenwich and back. Keep an eye on your inbox for news and offers from Secret Adventures ![]()
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