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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
Demystified
Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom
What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?