Photographs unseen for over a century. History brought to life. Welcome to Tower Bridge’s 130th anniversary celebrations.
The unexpected discovery of forgotten black and white photographs quickly turned out to be a snapshot of a unique event in London history. The last weeks in the completion of one of its best-known landmarks: Tower Bridge. Discover the story…
Take a rare glimpse into the past, as the London landmark of Tower Bridge was being completed. And for the first time, see the crowds of Londoners visiting on 9 July 1894 when the Bridge opened to the public.
Peer through the lens of time and see the Bridge come alive through the eyes of the workers who built it and the first Londoners to walk across it.
In the depths of his family’s attic, Patrick Cruttwell Molineux stumbles upon hidden treasures, long forgotten by time.
Among the dust of two archive boxes of family papers, he uncovered some rare documents: candid photographs of Tower Bridge’s construction, intimate letters exchanged between architectural giants, and more.
Each discovery reveals a forgotten chapter of history meticulously preserved by his great-grandfather, Edward Cruttwell.
The project of bringing colour to historic photographs is a meticulous and fascinating process, blending advanced technology with artistic sensitivity.
Discover more about the process of how the team brought out the historical detail in these photographs, making these images vibrant and accessible for contemporary audiences.
As the population of Victorian London expanded, so did the need for better transportation. The city was crying out for a new bridge to help ease the traffic over the Thames.
Take a journey with us through time, to the Victorian era, and discover the race to build a new river crossing for the people of London.
From architects to riveters, engineers to divers, there are so many different people with varied careers who contributed to the building of Tower Bridge.
Discover more about the people who helped launch the landmark.
Join us in celebrating the rich history of Tower Bridge by sending us your stories to share. And why not visit the Bridge and see the photographs for yourself in the place where they were taken, at our free exhibition.
