Hidden History of Tower Bridge | Unusual Facts About Tower Bridge
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Although this is one of
Although this is one of London's most recognisable buildings, Tower Bridge has plenty of hidden history if you know where to look. In this video we go behind the scenes; under, inside and on top of Tower Bridge to discover the unusual stories from its past.
In the video you'll discover;
- The story behind its iconic paintwork
- What happens if you're trapped when it starts to lift
- The 13th century company that still looks after it
- The grim story of 'Dead Man's Hole', and
- The incredible role Tower Bridge played in the First World War!
I'm Katie, founder of Look Up London and your guide for the city's hidden history. I'm a Blue Badge Tourist Guide and give private and public walks as well as virtual tours across London. Find out more here; https://lookup.london/virtual-tours/
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Guiding Photos shown at the beginning are by the brilliant Roman Fox - follow him on YouTube here: https://www.seevid.ir/fa/result?ytch=UCb4GVe1qSCpWJYxcCF_EmOA
Martin Belam Photos (CC BY-SA 2.0) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/currybet/albums/1281788/with/59280433/
Imperial War Museum Photo of Tower Bridge Gun Station - https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205265731
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