Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in central London. Built in 1886, the bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London.
History[edit | edit source]
The bridge was constructed in 1886, its name earned due to its close proximity to the Tower of London. Completed in 1894, the bridge required a monumental engineering effort, not least in the creation of the hydraulic system used to operate the bascules. The upper walkway was seldom used and became a haunt for criminals and prostitutes, leading to its closure in 1910 [1]
During World War I, anti-aircraft guns were installed to protect the city from German zeppelins.[1] In 1916, the bridge served as an impromptu base of operations for a German spy ring led by the Templar Master Spy. The base was cleared out by the Assassin Lydia Frye, before being occupied by Winston Churchill.[2]
In 1976, the bridge's huge pumping engines were driven by steam were replaced by an electrical system.[1]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, Tower Bridge is depicted in its familiar Blue / White / Red painting scheme; however, the bridge was only painted those colours in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Since its construction, it had been a chocolate brown colour, which is how it should appear in 1916.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Lydia Frye scaling Tower Bridge -
Tower Bridge during World War I -
A projection of Juno appearing over Tower Bridge
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
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