London Bridge
The Shard is pinnacle of London's redevelopment
Feb 02, 2013 06:54 EST
The Shard, which opened its doors to the public on Friday, is western Europe's highest skyscraper but also the pinnacle of the transformation of London's long-neglected south bank of the River Thames.
The Shard is pinnacle of London's redevelopment
Feb 01, 2013 11:33 EST
The Shard, which opened its doors to the public on Friday, is western Europe's highest skyscraper but also the pinnacle of the transformation of London's long-neglected south bank of the River Thames.
UK prince abseils down Europe's tallest building
Sep 03, 2012 09:32 EDT
Britain's Prince Andrew abseiled down Europe's tallest skycraper on Monday, confessing afterwards that he would "never do it again".
Prince Andrew abseils down the Shard
Sep 03, 2012 09:31 EDT
Prince Andrew abseiled down Europe's tallest skyscraper on Monday, admitting he was "pretty scared at the top" as he began his descent of the Shard in London.
Britain's Prince Andrew to abseil the Shard
Jul 13, 2012 13:52 EDT
Britain's Prince Andrew will attempt to abseil down the Shard in London, Europe's tallest skyscraper, in an effort to raise money for two charities, the groups announced Friday.
Competition fierce in London 2012 hospitality stakes
Jul 08, 2012 13:58 EDT
Besides the battle for sporting glory at London 2012, another intense Olympic competition is taking place beyond the stadiums: the contest for the best national hospitality houses.
The Shard, Europe's tallest building, launched amid debate
Jul 05, 2012 18:36 EDT
Europe's tallest skyscraper the Shard was inaugurated in London on Thursday in a dazzling sound and light show befitting its status as the capital's brashest and most controversial building.
The Shard, Europe's tallest building, launches amid debate
Jul 05, 2012 18:13 EDT
Europe's tallest skyscraper the Shard was being inaugurated in London with a spectacular laser show Thursday, as critics debate whether it is an architectural triumph or a blot on the skyline.
London's towering Shard launches amid debate
Jul 05, 2012 12:12 EDT
Europe's tallest skyscraper was being inaugurated in London with a spectacular laser show Thursday, as critics debate whether the Shard is an architectural triumph or a blot on the skyline.
London's towering Shard set for launch
Jul 05, 2012 06:39 EDT
Europe's tallest skyscraper the Shard will be inaugurated in London with a spectacular laser show Thursday, as critics debate whether it is an architectural triumph or a blot on the skyline.
The Shard: divisive new star of the London skyline
Jul 04, 2012 01:15 EDT
Twelve years after it was first sketched out, London's Shard tower will be inaugurated on Thursday to great fanfare -- but Europe's tallest skyscraper has won as many critics as it has admirers.
Jubilee staff row prompts company to investigate
Jun 07, 2012 06:01 EDT
An investigation was launched Thursday after reports that some volunteer stewards brought to London for Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee celebrations were left to sleep outside overnight in the cold.
Jubilee labour probe urged by Prescott
Jun 06, 2012 08:53 EDT
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has called for an inquiry into reports that a security firm left volunteer stewards stranded in central London in the middle of the night during the queen's diamond jubilee celebrations at the weekend.
James Bond and Batman help rescue London developers
Feb 28, 2012 01:40 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Hollywood is helping London developers weather the financial crisis by turning empty offices into film sets, providing cash and publicity for landlords struggling to fill buildings with tenants because of the uncertain economic outlook.
Olympic battle over homeless London fringe theater
Feb 20, 2012 13:09 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Only months before the torches blaze at London's Olympic Games, the limelight at one of the British capital's well-loved small theatres will go dark.
Olympic battle over homeless London fringe theatre
Feb 20, 2012 13:09 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Only months before the torches blaze at London's Olympic Games, the limelight at one of the British capital's well-loved small theatres will go dark.
Sky-high London apartments have matching price tag
Feb 10, 2012 08:17 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - High-rise London homes cost an average 36 percent more than low-rise dwellings as the city's residential towers shake off a grim reputation earned in the 1960s, spurred by overseas demand, data from global property consultancy CBRE showed.
UK vigil part of struggle for prostitute memorial
Oct 28, 2011 14:07 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - It may seem somewhat grisly, but for author John Constable, paying tribute to the "outcast dead" buried at Crossbones Graveyard in London's Borough of Southwark, has been part of life for almost 15 years.
London 2012 offers a stage for all the world
Jul 20, 2011 11:22 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - While London looks forward to welcoming the world to its Olympics, much of that world has been busy making sure it will feel right at home in one year's time.
Last edition of News of the World sells fast in London
Jul 10, 2011 10:40 EDT
LONDON (Reuters)- When Rupert Murdoch, his media empire under fire over a phone-hacking scandal, swept into his London headquarters on Sunday from the United States, the message was clear.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| London Bridge | |
|---|---|
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| The current London Bridge at dusk | |
| Carries | 5 lanes of A3 |
| Crosses | River Thames |
| Locale | Inner London |
| Maintained by | Bridge House Estates, City of London Corporation |
| Design | prestressed concrete box girder bridge |
| Total length | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Width | 32 m (107 ft) |
| Longest span | 104 m (340 ft) |
| Clearance below | 8.9 m (29 ft) |
| Opened | 17 March 1973 |
| Coordinates | 51°30′29″N 0°05′16″W / 51.50806°N 0.08778°W |
