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London Bridge

Since Roman times, several crossings named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1973, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel.
London Bridge
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Walks that pass here

Tower Bridge

Walk

From Tate Modern to the Tower of London along the Thames

A half-day riverside walk east along the Thames's south bank, from Tate Modern past the Globe's old site, London Bridge and HMS Belfast to Tower Bridge, then across to the Tower of London. It suits first-time visitors who want London's big sights in one easy line.

~6 h 15 min in total
~3.1 km, ~40 min walking
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