Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894, and serves as a gateway to the Pool of London. The road bridge opens up to admit tall vessels to the Pool

As early as Roman times, the Pool of London was a major centre for trade, turning the City of London into a leading international centre for finance, banking, insurance and commerce. By the 1960’s its role in trade had ceased, since larger container ships were being built, and sea trade was being carried elsewhere.

To the left is the South Bank, the Queen’s Walk, leading the Jubilee Walkaway to Lambeth Palace. HMS Belfast, the largest cruiser in the Royal Navy, is permanently moored here, and open to the public. The latest addition is the newly built City Hall, office of the Greater London Authority, opened in 2002. In the distance can be spotted Tate Modern, opened in 2000 (formerly Bankside Power Station).

The great feature to the right is the Tower of London, the ancient fortress of London. The Central turreted White Tower, was built by William the Conqueror and finished in 1078. Here, several Queens of England Have been imprisoned awaiting execution. Today it is home to the magnificent Crown Jewels.

Original panel unveiled by HRH The Prince of Wales 3rd June 1994.

This panel was updated in 2009 and unveiled by Bons Johnson, Mayor of London in 2010.

[Drawings of the river and the central buildings located close to it, as well as details of some of the places.
Details can be seen in the "Notes" section]

The Jubilee Walkway symbol
Jubilee Walkway route map
The Jubilee Walkway, designed and administered by a special Trust, was established to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1977. It encircles the centre of London, embracing many historic buildings and views. It is approximately 14 miles (22.4 km) in length.

Follow the Jubilee Walkway on foot using the circular walkway plates embedded in the ground around London.

For a copy of the map and further information www.jubileewalkway.com

Part of the Jubilee Walkway, a walking route established in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

The sign is on the Tower of London Bridge.

The bridge was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

In the following pictures, the parts of the sign are enlarged
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In this section there is an illustration of the buildings near the Thames River, and famous buildings:
River Thames
City Hall
HMS Belfast
Tower Bridge Click for sign's details
The Monument Click for sign's details
The Gherkin
The Tower of London
Site plan
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The website address shown on the sign is not active.

Please note that the English text is accompanied by Braille text.

In the next photo taken that day, the sign appears, and the river it overlooks Click for a larger image