London Bridge was actually the sole crossing of the Thames until the construction of Putney Bridge in 1729. By 1870s, around a million people were living east of London Bridge, so getting across it could take hours. Tower Bridge came out of this need for a new river crossing, and was completed in 1894.
Tower Bridge and London Bridge are just over half a mile (approx.1km) of each other. You can walk from Tower Bridge to London Bridge in less than 15 minutes.
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Don't Mix Up London Bridge and Tower BridgeLondon Bridge and Tower Bridge look very different, yet both are famous bridges in their own right, and both are must-see attractions in the city. Both bridges are free to walk across, and they're both in great locations surrounded by other amazing attractions.
This walk takes you from London Bridge to Tower Bridge in the City of London. It's just over half a mile between the two iconic bridges so the walk should take around 10-15 minutes.