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Several historical bridges 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 1974, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel. This replaced a 19th-century stone-arched bridge, which in turn superseded a 600-year-old medieval structure. This was preceded by a succession of timber bridges, the first built by the Roman founders of London.
The current bridge stands at the western end of the Pool of London but is positioned 30 metres (98 ft) upstream from previous alignments. The traditional ends of the medieval bridge were marked by St Magnus-the-Martyr on the northern bank and Southwark Cathedral on the southern shore. Until Putney Bridge opened in 1729, London Bridge was the only road-crossing of the Thames downstream of Kingston-upon-Thames. Its importance has been the subject of popular culture throughout the ages such as in the nursery rhyme "London Bridge Is Falling Down" and its inclusion within art and literature.
London i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms Greater London, a region of England governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The conurbation also covers two English counties: the small district of the City of London and the county of Greater London. The latter constitutes the vast majority of London, though historically it was split between Middlesex (a now abolished county), Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire.
"London Bridge Is Falling Down" (also known as "My Fair Lady" or "London Bridge") is a traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game, which is found in different versions all over the world. It deals with the depredations of London Bridge and attempts, realistic or fanciful, to repair it. It may date back to bridge rhymes and games of the late Middle Ages, but the earliest records of the rhyme in English are from the seventeenth century. The lyrics were first printed in close to its modern form in the mid-eighteenth century and became popular, particularly in Britain and the United States in the nineteenth century.
The modern melody was first recorded in the late nineteenth century and the game resembles arch games of the Middle Ages, but seems to have taken its modern form in the late nineteenth century. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 502. Several theories have been advanced to explain the meaning of the rhyme and the identity of the "fair lady" of the refrain. The rhyme is one of the most well known in the world and has been referenced in a variety of works of literature and popular culture.
London Bridge is a central London railway terminus and connected London Underground station in Southwark, occupying a large area on two levels immediately south-east of London Bridge and 1.6 miles (2.6 km) east of Charing Cross. The main line station, which is the oldest railway station in London fare zone 1 and one of the oldest in the world having opened in 1836, contains nine terminal platforms and six through-platforms for services from the south and south-east of London. Through services continue to Charing Cross or Cannon Street. In terms of passenger arrivals and departures it is the fourth-busiest station in London as well as the United Kingdom as a whole, handling over 54 million customers a year. (These statistics do not include the many commuters who transfer between lines at the station.)
London Bridge is served by Thameslink trains running between Bedford and Brighton as well as Southeastern services from Cannon Street to destinations in southeast London, Kent and East Sussex. It is also the terminus for Southern commuter and regional services to south London and numerous destinations in South East England.
This was a memorable moment when I went to London Bridge with friends on the celebration of new year eve. Transport became free for 1 night every year, but costs 20 pence extra for all of the journeys in the rest of year. :D
Music video by Fergie performing London Bridge. (C) 2006 A&M; Records http://vevo.ly/PYwoOf
August 2016, the day before the closure of the old concourse, gatelines and platforms 1,2,3 as part of the Thameslink Programme.
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Travel video about destination Tower of London & tower Bridge in England. The Tower Of London is the home of the Crown Jewels and one of the many historical sights of the United Kingdom’s capital city. Just as with the British Empire, the Tower has a colourful and dramatic past and it was originally designed as a fortress by William The Conqueror.Not far from the Tower’s original main entrance prisoners were taken through Traitors’ Gate into the notorious dungeons. In1843 the moat dried up but the old fortress and its towers have survived to the present day. It must have been a terrifying experience to be imprisoned there and few prisoners lived to tell the tale of the rigours of the Tower. Many members of the English royal family were executed in the Tower but there were times when offici...
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http://www.expedia.com/London.d178279.Destination-Travel-Guides A trip to London might as well be a trip through history. This city has long been a hub for finance, education, and culture, and is full of modern construction mixed with ancient buildings. Your London tour must include St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of its most well-known churches. You’ll also want to see the Tower of London, the Palace of Westminster, and Westminster Abbey for exquisite examples of the city’s famous architectural landmarks. Walk or jog through numerous green spaces, among them Hyde Park and Green Park, in the center of London. Continue your London sightseeing in the West End, where you’ll find ancient buildings converted into modern shops, restaurants, bars, and shows. You’ll find one of the largest theatre d...
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London is one of the most visited cities in the whole world, and it's easy to see why. It is vibrant, it is exciting, and there's something to do every single night of the week. You could spend a full year in London and never run out of new places to visit, but since we were a bit more limited with our time, we decided to film a city guide showcasing 50 things to do in London. We hope this will help showcase some of the sights and attractions this city has to offer, and that it'll come in handy for anyone out there planning a trip. Let's begin! GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme ...
Royal, fancy and modern - in London there are so many sights that you cannot see them all in one weekend trip. theTravellers show you the best attractions, like London Bridge, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Tube, Street Food and more in only 5 minutes. Enjoy your tour through the city with our travel guide. | Book your hotel: http://www.bitly.com/Top-Hotels-in-London | Our hotel recommendation: http://www.bitly.com/LSE-Bankside-House-London (Affiliate link) Recommended stay: Min. 5 days Songs: Secret Conversations - The 126ers Above and Beyond - Silent Partner Lude Illa - Joe Bagale Eviction - Silent Partner Orange - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena Cannon - Silent Partner Otis McDonald - Joe Bagale Reclamation - Silent Partner Rollin Back - MK2 Barton Springs - Bird Creek George - Silent Par...
http://bookinghunter.com London is one of the world's most remarkable and exciting cities and has something to offer every type of traveller. The most important places to visit in London are: Buckingham Palace (the residence of the British monarch. The changing of the guard is not to be missed), Tower of London (built over 900 years ago, it is a historic landmark), London Bridge (one of the world's most famous bridges. Constructed in 1894, it is an engineering marvel), The London Eye (created for the millennium celebration, one of the world's largest ferris wheels is a site to behold), Madame Tussauds, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square (a famous square in central London. At the center is Nelson Square, surrounded by fountains), Houses of Parliament (also known as Westminster Palace, it is the se...
London Tower Bridge, Very Beautiful Moments in London, England, UK. Traveling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPG42heME8d5G9MZJrU6wQ The Tower of London is the oldest palace, fortress and prison in Europe. History has it that King Edward of England backed down on his promise to give the throne to William, Duke of Normandy and ended up giving the throne to Harold Godwinson, his English brother in law. Discover the priceless Crown Jewels newly displayed in 2012, join an iconic Beefeater on a tour and hear their bloody tales, stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the Tower's ravens, storm the battlements and get to grips with swords and armour and much more! The Tower began its life as a simple timber and stone enclosure. The original structure was completed by the ad...
"London Bridge Is Falling Down" (also known as "My Fair Lady" or simply "London Bridge") is a traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game, which is found in different versions all over the world. It deals with the depredations of London Bridge and attempts, realistic or fanciful, to repair it. It may date back to bridge rhymes and games of the late Middle Ages, but the earliest records of the rhyme in English are from the seventeenth century. The lyrics were first printed in close to its modern form in the mid-eighteenth century and became popular, particularly in Britain and the United States in the nineteenth century. More info visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_Is_Falling_Down london bridge is falling down london bridge is falling down England Visit london City Vi...
This was a memorable moment when I went to London Bridge with friends on the celebration of new year eve. Transport became free for 1 night every year, but costs 20 pence extra for all of the journeys in the rest of year. :D
Music video by Fergie performing London Bridge. (C) 2006 A&M; Records http://vevo.ly/PYwoOf
August 2016, the day before the closure of the old concourse, gatelines and platforms 1,2,3 as part of the Thameslink Programme.
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South Jersey's answer to Tyger Tailz!! The names of the guilty have been changed to protect the innocent....
Camera mounted outside. Unfortunately the fly doors on this unit were rattling - the noise is a bit irritating. Class 377 electrostar Filmed and edited by myself for route learning purposes.
Original 1 Hour loop of "London Bridge is Falling Down" as featured in the Zombi trailer. Subscribe for More! ► https://www.youtube.com/user/Teabone3?sub_confirmation=1 Stalk Me on Twitter! ► https://www.twitter.com/teabone3
London Bridge is Falling Down | Nursery Rhymes | Kids Songs | London Bridges Please SUBSCRIBE here: http://bit.ly/subscribe2funtastic Who will come to the rescue when a robot is terrorizing the bridge? Brave superheroes, that's who! We had a blast making this for you! Please subscribe, like, and share! Lyrics: London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down London Bridge is falling down, my fair lady. This Nursery Rhyme Compilation contains the following videos 0:00 London Bridge is Falling Down 5:25 Johny Johny Yes Papa 11:13 Ring Around the Rosies 14:48 Finger Family Animals Song 20:54 Wheels on the Bus Dance Version 28:35 ABC Song 32:00 Humpty Dumpty 35:48 5 Little Speckled Frogs Check out our other nursery rhymes like: Mary Had a Little Lamb The Finger Family Song Old ...
Ride 2 Work : Hertford to London Bridge 31st August 2016 Via Hartham River Lee Navigation Hertford Union Canal Victoria Park Regents Canal Thames Path London Bridge Video Processing with VirtualDub and Deshake 3.1 filter, Xvid video compression. Music by Duo Sonare playing Tubular Bells Part 1
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Ecco che arriva una nuova aggiunta al vostro preferito filastrocche "London Bridge sta cadendo" da "Farmees". Visita il nostro sito per conoscere molte altre filastrocche. Visit our website http://www.uspstudios.co/ for more Christmas videos. ============================================ Music and Lyrics: Copyright USP Studios™ Video: Copyright USP Studios™ ============================================
Video: Two busy evening spots at London Bridge, the first being a Thursday evening rush hour and the second being a Sunday evening full of closures and diversions due engineering work. On the 12th the cross-London section of Thameslink was shut, so services were terminating at St Pancras Intl, London Victoria and here at London Bridge. It was nice to see the Thameslink Class 319s serving London Bridge as its extremely rare to ever see them come here anymore as its mostly 700s and the occasional 377s. The reason for me being at London Briidge was because of the Class 442 (which of course is withdrawn now), so yes I'm late with this upload but it was too important to skip. Hope you enjoy! TRAINS INCLUDED: Southern Class 377 Electrostars & Class 455s & Class 442 Wessex Electrics, Southeast...
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