*Completed in 1894, the Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge that crosses the River Thames in London, England.
*It is located close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of the city.
*The bridge consists of two towers connected by two walkways, which can be raised to allow ships to pass through.
Tower Bridge represents the industrial and engineering ingenuity of the Victorian era.
*It was designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry to alleviate traffic congestion on the congested London Bridge and to allow tall ships to pass through.
*It was one of the first bridges to use hydraulic power for its operation.
Today, Tower Bridge is a major tourist attraction and a popular spot for photography and filming.
*It is estimated that around 10 million people visit the bridge each year.
*The bridge is also an important landmark and a symbol of London, and it is featured on many postcards, souvenirs, and other items associated with the city.
