What are 2 facts about the London Bridge?

London Bridge used to be the sole river crossing in London in Roman times. It has been rebuilt and changed many times since then. The modern concrete and steel structure we know today was opened to traffic in 1973.



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The current colour scheme dates back to 1977. 'The bridge was painted blue, white and red in preparation for the Queen's Silver Jubilee' explains Baty. When it had a £4m overhaul 11 years ago the team decided to stick with the longest-standing hue.

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There are pedestrian footpaths on either side of the bridge, so even at night it is fine to walk over it to North London and Tower Hill.

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Modern London Bridge The current London Bridge, built between 1968 and 1972, replaced Rennie's stone arches with beams of prestressed concrete reaching 104 metres (340 feet) in the central span.

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Fun Facts About The London Bridge
  • Kaboom! The vintage lamps on the bridge are made from the melted-down cannons of Napoleon Bonaparte's army.
  • The London Bridge is rumored to be haunted. ...
  • The inside of the bridge is hollow because it was rebuilt in order to accommodate auto traffic. ...
  • The London Bridge is a movie star!


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Completed in the mid-1980s during the area's mass urban regeneration, No. 1 London Bridge has been at the heart of this ever-expanding and vibrant riverside borough.

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The modern bridge is owned and maintained by Bridge House Estates, an independent charity of medieval origin overseen by the City of London Corporation.

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History of the London Bridge The City Bridge Trust donates 30 million pounds annually in this way. According to the City of London, the first bridge across the Thames was built between 1176 and 1209. It was replaced in the early 19th century and a third time when the existing bridge was built.

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