Tower Bridge at the Heritage Gallery
A new free display celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge
To celebrate Tower Bridge's birthday, join London Metropolitan Archives at the City of London’s Heritage Gallery to journey through 130 years of history.
Since it’s Royal opening on 30 June 1894, Tower Bridge has been an enduring symbol of London all around the world. In this mini exhibition, dive into the story of Tower Bridge. From its humble beginnings in the imagination of City Architect Sir Horace Jones, all the way to becoming one of London’s most visited heritage attractions.
Explore behind-the-scenes stories unearthed amongst previously unseen Tower Bridge archives, currently being catalogued and conserved at the London Metropolitan Archives. Discover:
- How and why the Tower Bridge was built
- The splendour of the Royal opening on the 30 June 1894
- The engineering marvel that lifted the mighty bascules
- The people who keep Tower Bridge running
- How the bridge became one of London’s top tourist attractions
- Tower Bridge’s role in defending London from enemy attack during World War One
The City Heritage Gallery is located within Guildhall Art Gallery. We recommend that you book a free general admission ticket to gain entry to the Heritage Gallery. The general admission ticket includes access to Anne Desmet: Kaleidoscope / London.
