TOWER BRIDGE, Introduction
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- Author: STEFANO ZUFFI E DAVIDE TORTORELLA
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Language: English / USA
Hi, I'm James, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.
Today I'll accompany you around Tower Bridge, one of London's most fabled sights!
The bridge where you now stand, known as Tower Bridge, is undoubtedly the most commonly-used bridge that crosses the River Thames. It got its name thanks to its proximity to the Tower of London, the historic royal castle constructed by William the Conqueror in order to control the river port.
But don't think that it has the same ancient origins: it dates back to the mid-1800s, in a period of economic development when it became necessary to build a new crossing over the Thames that didn't prevent access to the river port....