Tower Bridge London Icon: Tower Bridge Tour

Tower Bridge is a true London icon one we have walked past, driven over and floated under many times, yet we have never stopped to explore Tower Bridge and find out why it was built, how they did it, or how it all works!
In this video we take a tour of Tower Bridge, looking back at how the Victorian's designed and built this wonderful bridge. We'll go inside and walk across the pedestrian walkways and take in the views from the viewing areas which now includes a new glass floor.
It really was a fascinating insight into a bridge we take for granted each day, so join us as we explore the amazing Tower Bridge.
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Visiting Tower Bridge
00:54 Why was it Built?
01:29 Building Tower Bridge
04:37 Walkways
06:45 Bus jumps the Bridge!
07:25 You can have the bridge raised?
08:00 Why was it repainted?
08:35 Powered by Steam and Water
10:42 Summary
#towerbridgelondon #towerbridge #london

[@MemorySeekers]

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[@dabear2438]

The first time I stood viewing the bridge from Tower Wharf, I was amazed... at her size, at her workmanship, and at her beauty. I'm still amazed each time, even now with viewing via this video. Stunning.

[@fparent]

I was there three days ago. Wonderful views from the ferry and Sky Garden.

[@Charles-Englischdeutsch]

I love this channel and how you tell fascinating stories. I'm Italian but I love the UK its history, culture, music, comedy, people, food and more that I can't express.Thanks for this channel ❤

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

England birthplace of the English language

[@Charles-Englischdeutsch]

@@LindaMerchant-pm8vn In fact I love English especially spoken in England, I believe that there was a previous life perhaps my roots would be English, I like to think like this because I love England and Wales and the 2 Ireland, but I feel more English 😅

[@Pablo260492]

I love London with my heart ❤

[@spectrumwalkingtours]

A very interesting video, as you say in your commentary the bridge looks older than its true age. A true British Icon.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I've been several times in London and always admired the beauty of the Tower Bridge, but never been inside. Thank you for a very well presented video and best wishes to your family member 😊

[@patriciadiaz8316]

Tremenda obra de ingeniería y, tantos hombres que trabajaron en ella. Habría que rendirles un homenaje a tantos valientes que la construyeron . Saludos

[@scottdiussa5659]

I’ve been over it, I’ve been under it and I’ve photographed it many times but I’ve never been in it. That was a very interesting video. Need to get back to London again! Cheers!

[@TXMEDRGR]

An entertaining and educational video. I'll have to take the tour if I get to visit London again. Thanks.

[@pheart2381]

Its quite pretty inside. Victorian aesthetics.

[@tilakbhandari3466]

very interesting

[@vickiebrannon5217]

Thank you. It is a beautiful structure, and I enjoyed the video. I hope you and your family are well. Best wishes from Middle Tennessee.

[@cherylrayes8015]

That was excellent. I didnt realise that you could walk through the bridge like that and Im sure Im not the only person who thought that was London bridge not towerbridge. Its much newer than I thought as well. Thanks for taking us on this tour. Cheers Cheryl 🙂

[@jillwanlin9558]

Yep. I definitely thought that was London Bridge as well. I think it’s because it looks like it belongs in a fairytale. ❤

[@EvaNemetKonc]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@harshap7224]

So good to know & understand how this famous bridge was created 😊, your blog never stop surprising me with so many stunning & iconic contents, I'm glad & thankful to you both as your videos too good 👍 that I'm obsessed watching many of your videos again and again especially England village videos, they bring peaceful vibes around me ❤ never enough to adore your efforts in making wonderful videos👌👍

[@doyeworrell1680]

I love 💕 your channel, I always learn something fascinating in each episode. Thank you 😊

[@brandieo6165]

Amazing bridge! I got to tour it in 2015. Such a beautiful bridge with wonderful views. Thanks for another outstanding video!!!

[@walk_with_me_23]

Huge fan of this channel. Thanks Memory Seekers 😊

[@zaibcom]

Beautiful

[@Annie4Always]

Amazing! The Tower Bridge is a very beautiful & is such an impressive bridge! Along with having such a fascinating & interesting history of its building & inception. The walkway is also amazing, especially the glass floor! Although it looks quite scary when you look down!! Yikes! Then again, I am scared of heights! Ooooh! Scary! However, the views from the Bridge, both, of the River Thames & of the City of London are just breathtaking! Indeed! Thank you for sharing another wonderful experience!

[@SpanishEclectic]

Very interesting history, despite it not being as 'ancient' as we might think. The late 19th Century was full of engineers and builders, racing to make the tallest, longest, best bridge/tunnel/dam/locks/sky-scraping buildings. Though later (1914), the engineering project that benefited California the most (since the Transcontinental Railroad, completed 1869/1870) was the Panama Canal. And all of it done without computers. Tossing up red hot bolts? I can't even imagine. Many years ago, my (new at the time) husband and I walked down to the bridge from the Tower of London. It was amazing to experience it in 'real life' after seeing it for years on my Granddad's tea tins. :)

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello great video I enjoyed seeing inside I have walked over many times but never stopped to go in , now after seeing this its a must with luck next Spring :) Thank you.

[@fraustruwwelisch9758]

Wieder ein tolles und sehr informatives Video! Vielen Dank dafür! Liebe Grüße Rosalinde!

[@jillwanlin9558]

Hi Simon and Will. Tower Bridge really is a beautifully intricate London landmark. I ❤it’s blue colour. It really makes the whole structure stand out. Fascinating on the inside as well as having an equally fascinating history. Will is definitely a man of mystery, the back of him popping up in the odd video. Hope he’s not making you do all the work Simon. LOL ❤🇨🇦🇬🇧 The both of you take care til next time. EDIT: Those glass floors are freaky. They mess with your brain.

[@adrianamadelenstan4758]

Sincere felicitări, pentru acest vlog !! Este , foarte frumos , explicit , si prezentat..!!!

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Such a beautiful bridge. You have such beautiful history over there. In Australia we don’t have too much history. Please take care

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

What an interesting place and the technology is still basically the same. =-) Thank you =-)

[@lorettafrancesconi2337]

Very interesting ❤ bye bye

[@przemyslawkowalski2422]

Absolutely amazing videos and great history you both are showing. I am jealous as a traveller that I am not even close to number of places you have visited, filmed and presented. Well done guys

[@MemorySeekers]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best 😊

[@suecrowhurst4393]

Lovely video been to London few times , been to Tower of London before covid , love the history, but will watch your Tower of London video,

[@kennethstuckey7823]

Hi Simon and Will! Hope all is well with both of you. This is an excellent video! I was hoping that you two would make a video on Tower Bridge, and I thank you so much for doing so! I've learned so much about this bridge in this outstanding video! I've always wanted to see just what you showed in this video. Again, thanks! Y'all stay safe out there!

[@heinpereboom5521]

A beautiful construction, I had no idea it was so beautiful. How clever people used to be in carrying out such large and complicated projects. thank you for the beautiful film and the interesting story, which proves to be indispensable again and again!!

[@stellaaguirre6923]

Maravillosa obra y excelentes vídeos! Saludos de Argentina

[@AbidAlhaleemhafiz]

Thanks again ⚘⚘⚘⚘🥰🤩👍🏻

[@LicoriceCamo]

Just imagine pulling off a sick jump like that saving lives and all u we’re given was a lousy 10 quid

[@cassandraralph5906]

Thank you for this most interesting and educational video regarding the Tower Bridge. I learned a huge amount today about this very famous landmark in London.

[@marshabrubaker185]

Incredible!

[@LadyCalverley]

I just got home to Canada yesterday from my London visit... and I had a spectacular view of Tower Bridge from my hotel room! Such a beautiful, iconic structure. I probably walked right past you the day you were filming! Thanks for another lovely video.

[@gbuireh6497]

This was so interesting and what lovely staircases inside! I had no idea about the divers, they must have been very brave😮

[@lynnl6979]

Very interesting!

[@jldisme]

So interesting.

[@soykatwobadger2963]

Дякую вам! Було дуже цікаво! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ayrlaidicunha508]

❤❤

[@Sandra-Gibora]

Funnily enough (you did touch on that in your documentary), I really thought the bridge was older than it actually is.

[@abrahamlincolin10]

🎩👍🏻😍💐

[@SashineB]

Very interesting, thank you. How far can the tall ships get beyond Tower Bridge? I'm assuming other bridges (Westminster, Lambeth, etc.) do not swing open; or do they do so? Thank you.

[@MemorySeekers]

As far as the next bridge which is London Bridge. So not very far at all.

[@SashineB]

@@MemorySeekers Thank you.

[@helengao6568]

1:38

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't there private apartments in the upper levels of both towers and if so, who occupies them?

[@MemorySeekers]

Hi there are no apartments in Tower Bridge, the towers were just used as offices and the stairs to get to the walkways back in the day.

[@stephaniecowans3646]

@@MemorySeekers thank you for that clarification! That makes more sense to me now

[@golekatos-tk6ds]

0:03:10 is it designed to be a watch tower during world war ?

[@Elanie-569]

HI

[@williamjones7163]

But you didn't say how it works.

[@nige-g]

Hi, he said it now works using hydro-electric power.