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Opening of Tower Bridge

The Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra officiate the grand opening of Tower Bridge, symbolizing Victorian engineering prowess and imperial power. The crowd erupts in cheers as the bridge's bascules lift for the first time, allowing the royal barge to pass through.

Year 1894
Date 6/30
Location Tower Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Layer 2
Visibility HIDDEN
tax:volcanic-and-geological tax:invention-and-technology

Key Figures

Prince of Wales (Edward VII) Princess Alexandra Lord Mayor Bridge Engineer Dockworker Street Urchin
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