London had one of those ‘Earth hath not anything to show more fair…’ moments on 30 June 1894, when Tower Bridge was opened by the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII).
To celebrate that historic day, we’ve created a gallery of illustrations of the famous bridge.
The Graphic – Saturday 07 July 1894
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The Graphic – Saturday 07 July 1894
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The Graphic – Saturday 07 July 1894
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The Graphic – Saturday 23 June 1894
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Dundee Courier – Thursday 18 October 1900
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2 comments On The Opening of Tower Bridge – London, 30 June 1894
Very interesting article. Superb artists impressions.
We’re glad you like them, Anthony – they are superb illustrations.
Regards,
Grant.