There is a lot about the original London Bridge that most people don’t know. Do you know, for example, how many people are buried under it? Or what its original name was? Read on to find out more!
The original London Bridge spanned the River Thames from 1176 until 1832 when it was replaced with a newer bridge. It had three sections: two piers and eight arches. The original name of the bridge was actually “Londinium”. It got this name because it was built by Londinians who wanted to connect their settlement with Lundenwic (modern day Aldwych), which they called “Tamesis”, meaning ‘the mouth of the Thames’.
How Many People Are Buried Under The Bridge?
we don’t know the exact number but historians have estimated that around 30,000 people who lived in and around the original bridge are buried under it
Why Is The Original London Bridge Now In Arizona?
probably the most bizarre fact is the moving of the bridge to arizona
the main reason for moving bridge is to create a tourist attraction in the desert
it’s now the most popular tourist attraction in arizona, with an estimated 800,000 visitors each year Robert P. McCulloch bought the bridge in 1968
the cost o moving the original london bridge to arizona was $13 million
the original london bridge is now located in phoenix, Arizona.
A great example of what can be achieved with determination and perseverance
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