A Symbol of London when it was Built in 1894 and still a London icon today: Built between 1886 and 1894, the Tower Bridge quickly became a symbol of London when it was opened.  Up to this day, this flamboyant piece of Victorian engineering is still one of the grand icons of London. The 224-metre bridge was built to ease road traffic whilst also serving as the gateway to the Pool of London docks. It is a combined bascule bridge as well as a suspension bridge which opens to admit tall vessels … [Read more...]