Westminster Bridge connects the City of Westminster to Lambeth. In the distance you see the Elizabeth Tower (location of Big Ben) of Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament).
The old Westminster Bridge opened 18 November 1750.
The current bridge was the scene of a terrorist attack 22 March 2017.
Below is a video clip showing the flowers on the bridge
It's a popular photo stop
The bridge was designed by Swiss architect Charles Labelye and was built by Charles Labelye and George Dance. The current bridge was opened in 1862.
Links to places nearby
Westminster Palace / Houses of Parliament
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Sources: Conversation with Bing, 3/26/2023
The original Westminster Bridge | The History of London. https://www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk/the-original-westminster-bridge/ Accessed 3/26/2023.
Westminster Bridge | British History Online. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vol23/pp66-68 Accessed 3/26/2023.
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