The design
Tower Bridge was opened on 30 June 1894, and remains one of the great feats of Victorian engineering. When river traffic needs to pass, its two bascules rise, pivoting like giant seesaws.
- Its Neo-Gothic style was chosen to complement the nearby Tower of London. It suggests a medieval castle, but beneath the stonework lies a solid steel frame.
- It took eight years, five major contractors and 432 workers each day to build.
- Tower Bridge is often confused with London Bridge, a much plainer crossing a short distance upriver.
Original hand-drawn illustration by artist Angel Shen, created exclusively for Potatote.
The postcard
The original art work printed on a beautiful textured, off-white paper, with a traditional postcard design on the back.
Return
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