London Bridge is a bridge in London, England over the River Thames, between the City of London and Southwark.

This was the only bridge over the Thames in London until Westminster Bridge was opened in 1750.The first London Bridge was built by Romans sometime after 43 AD and some of its wooden remains have been uncovered on the north side of the river.
The current London Bridge was designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson, constructed by contractors John Mowlem and Co from 1967 to 1972, and opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 17 March 1973. The current bridge was built in the same location as Rennie’s bridge, with the previous bridge remaining in use while the first two girders were constructed upstream and downstream. In 1984, the British warship HMS Jupiter collided with London Bridge causing significant damage to both ship and bridge.

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See where Her Majesty the Queen lives and take a tour of Buckingham Palace. Booking your tour ahead of time and you’ll jump the queue – don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation. Open for a limited time between July and September, combine your tour with a typically English afternoon tea at either Fortnum & Mason or Grosvenor House.

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. The palace hosts many official events and receptions held by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family. When The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace’s nineteen state rooms open for a limited time.

The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace. They are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection adorned with paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and Canaletto. You’ll see exquisite examples of Seves porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. Your free audio tour provides an introduction to centuries of royal history, including interviews with royal household staff.

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