london bridge the oldest river crossing

navigate by keyword : bridge landmark river waterway reflection water vehicle canal transport tourism tower sea arch architecture channel skyline reservoir london oldest crossing bringing road traffic rebuilt multiple times timber stone concrete steel history falling nursery rhyme simple repeatedly fall theories specific origins shoddy medieval craftsmanship materials used constantly repaired great fire damaging structures viking attack ice damage 13th centuryso next time hear song show knowledge tell fell

Hammersmith Bridge over the River Thames Royalty Free Stock Photo

Design Architecture of Hammersmith Bridge Royalty Free Stock Photo

London Bridge - the oldest river crossing in London.

Structure of Hammersmith Bridge with old building background Royalty Free Stock Photo

Traditional metal Hammersmith bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the River thames Royalty Free Stock Photo

London Bridge is the oldest river crossing in London, bringing river and road traffic together. It was rebuilt multiple times, from timber to stone and concrete and steel.The history behind London Bridge is falling down nursery rhyme is simple: London Bridge really did repeatedly fall down. There were many theories behind the specific origins of the nursery rhyme including:â¢ The shoddy medieval craftsmanship and materials used resulted in it constantly being repairedâ¢ The Great Fire of London damaging the structuresâ¢ A Viking attack â¢ Ice damage in the 13th centurySo, next time you hear the song about the history of London Bridge, you can show off your knowledge and tell those around you why it fell down.