Tower Bridge

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Tower Bridge, London

London: Tower Bridge

The history and architecture of the Tower Bridge

Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames

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Tower Bridge, London

London: Tower Bridge

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The history and architecture of the Tower Bridge

Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames

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The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.

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