It was completed in April 2021 with the illumination of Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Golden Jubilee Footbridges, Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Bridge. The installation has a minimum lifespan of 10 years.
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In 1135 London Bridge was destroyed by flames and was rebuilt in stone. In 1794 there was the Ratcliffe Fire and then as late as 1861 there was the Tooley Street Fire. Fires were a relatively common occurrence, particularly in medieval and Tudor London.
Crossing the Westminster Bridge, which is located right next to the London Eye, will bring you to Parliament Square in less than 5 minutes. This busy square is where you'll find the best views of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.