Fact 217: How tall is Tower Bridge?

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Fact 217: How tall is Tower Bridge?


Tower Bridge is located next to the Tower of London across the River Thames, Tower Bridge is 213 feet tall and 800 feet long.
Tower Bridge construction began on 22nd April 1894, although the foundation stone was laid on 21st June 1886, and the Tower Bridge was completed in 1894 and opened on the 30th June 1894.


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