Hallmark of London

Today my class took a field trip to Tower Bridge. I’ve seen the bridge on numerous postcards but seeing it in person was a great experience. Tower Bridge, when built, was a symbol of Britain’s imperialistic and industrial power during the Victorian era. It continues to stand as a symbol of the city of London and was a huge aspect in twentieth century politics and culture.

Besides being a hallmark of London, Tower bridge has been important to British culture. For one, it was a simple form of entertainment to British and foreign citizens alike. The style and techniques of the bridge were new and innovative and proved to be an attraction worth seeing.
The bridge also provided room for sport. Prior to WWI, pilots would try to fly through the bridges lower level and upper walkway. This novelty, however, was soon seen as a threat because of the war and was put to an end.

Also, during WWII when London was faced with months of air raids, Tower Bridge was never bombed. It endured the war flawlessly because it was used as a landmark by the Germans.
The bridge also provided for many creative advertisement campaigns. Because it was seen as such a symbol of Britain and Britain’s wealth, many companies used it to attract customers.