Tower Bridge: History Engineering Design /anglais

by POWELL KENNETH

Tower Bridge, a global icon and London's gateway, was completed in 1894, during the city's peak as a bustling trade hub. Designed by Sir Horace Jones and Sir John Wolfe Barry, this engineering marvel features a unique counterweight system allowing its roadway to lift, enabling ships to pass underneath. At its 1894 inauguration, the bridge's lift left spectators 'spellbound and speechless', as reported by The Times. Today, it's raised around twice daily, still captivating viewers. This book traces Tower Bridge's history, from initial plans to construction and operation, offering insights into its architecture, engineering, and the people involved. It includes commissioned photos, archival images, and original working drawings, some never before published. It's a must-read for enthusiasts of engineering, architecture, and London history.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published February 21, 2019

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Thorough. This is a beautiful book: great coverage of one of my favourite city’s greatest sights, many photographs, illustrations, architectural drawings, and details. It’s all presented well, printed on a just-right paper stock.