When was Tower Bridge officially opened?
Tower Bridge officially opened on the 30th of June 1894. The Prince and Princess of Wales performed the opening ceremony for the structure.
Questions about Tower Bridge
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How much did it cost to build Tower Bridge?
The total accepted tender cost reached £830,005 before rising to £1,184,000 during construction. This project employed an average of 432 people daily over its eight-year duration.
Who designed Tower Bridge after Horace Jones died?
Engineer John Wolfe Barry took over as architect after Horace Jones died in 1887. Barry credited Mr. Fyson, Mr. Stevenson, and Resident Engineer Edward Cruttwell for their vital contributions to the design.
What happened when a bus crossed Tower Bridge in December 1952?
Driver Albert Edward Gunter accelerated his number 78 double-decker bus to clear an 1.8-meter drop onto the north bascule while it was raising. Twelve passengers received minor injuries but Gunter earned a £10 bonus for his quick thinking.
When did authorities announce the latest refurbishment of Tower Bridge?
Authorities announced a £4 million refurbishment project in April 2008 scheduled to take four years. Contractors stripped existing paint down to bare metal and repainted the structure blue and white to restore its original color scheme from 1977.