By Susan H. Green
London Bridge, not to be confused with the Tower (of London) Bridge, is one of many famous London landmarks. Like much of London, the bridge has a long and storied past.
History
Perhaps as many as 10 bridges have stood on or near the site of the current London Bridge over the past 2,000 years. The Romans built the earliest structure around 52 A.D., and the modern-day bridge was opened in 1973.
Location
London Bridge spans the Thames River and connects the City of London with Southwark. The bridge is located between Cannon Street Railway Bridge and Tower Bridge. Nearby Underground stations are Monument and London Bridge.
Function
In the late 1800s, London Bridge became more than just a trade, commercial or service bridge--commuters began to use the 928-foot bridge in large numbers, each day.
Fun Fact
During the bridge's last rebirth in the late 1960s, the old London Bridge was dismantled, sold and transported to Arizona, where it was rebuilt in Lake Havasu City.
Famous Ties
The current version of the nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down" was based on a Norse story and written in the Medieval era in response to England's Queen Eleanor, a known spender who did not maintain the bridge appropriately.
About the Author:
Susan Green has ten years of business writing and proofreading experience and three years of web content writing experience. Areas of expertise include personal finance, small businesses, travel, and pet care. Susan has a bachelor's degree from Tufts University.
