Tower Bridge under construction in 1890.

Tower Bridge under construction.

Repro ID: H5238

Description: Tower Bridge was opened in 1894, after 8 years of construction. Two massive piers had to be sunk into the river bed to support the construction, and over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework for the towers and walkways. This was then clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone, both to protect the underlying steelwork and to give the bridge a more pleasing appearance.

Creator: 'Illustrated London News'

Date: 6 September 1890

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London