Tower Bridge

Although I have lived in London for many years I still love to see Tower Bridge opening. 

Tower bridge was officially opened on 30 June 1894 by The Prince of Wales, who was later to become King Edward VII.  In the early years Tower Bridge's high level walkways were used for prostitution and fell into disrepute, they were soon closed to the public. 

Before Tower Bridge had been built, the Tower Subway tunnel, which was approx 400 meters away was the quickest way to get across the river. It had been opened in 1870 and was among the world's first underground railways.  It closed only three months later but was re-opened as a pedestrian foot tunnel. In 1898 it closed again though as once Tower Bridge was open, the tunnel was used very little.    A Tower Bridge "Lift", River Thames, London, UK