If you make a list of the most beautiful sights in London, Tower Bridge will surely be in the top ten. Located in the historical center of London, this construction is one of the places that tourists must visit. And it is not surprising, because this magnificent bridge conveys the spirit of Britain, a country in which centuries-old traditions are intertwined with vital necessity through an elegant solution.
By the way, transport problems became the reason for the construction of the bridge: due to the growing economy, numerous traffic jams appeared at the end of the 19th century, which prevented the movement of horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, as well as numerous ships. Parliament decided that the capital needed another bridge that would connect the left and right banks of the Thames and harmoniously fit into the historical center of London.
In 1876, a competition was announced in which about 50 works took part, they were considered for several years. In the end, in 1884, the project by Horace Jones, the chief architect of the city, won. The construction of the bridge began in 1886, the work was carried out for 8 years. Horace Jones died a year after the start of work and engineer John Wolf-Berry began to supervise the construction of the grandiose structure, which was completed in 1894.
Now residents of Britain and tourists from all over the world enjoy the view of this bridge, made in the Gothic style. Tower Bridge has two towers connected by walkways on which pedestrians move. Since 1982, these passages have housed a museum and an observation deck. Also, the bridge is equipped with lifting bascules, these are two roadbeds that can rise so that ships pass under the bridge.
Tower Bridge combines solemn beauty, practicality, and elegance. Therefore, it is one of the hallmarks of London, along with Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
My Favourite Hero
My favourite hero is Tony Stark known as Iron Man. I know that it is a character from Marvel comics but I first saw him in the film "Iron Man".
Tony Stark is a genius and billionaire. His corporation sells weapons to the government but at some point he realises that his weapons can get to the wrong hands and cause misery. Then he makes a sophisticated suit and becomes Iron Man. His aim now is to fight evil.
I love Tony Stark because his superpower is not the suit, but his cleverness. Another reason for my choice is Tony Stark's flaws. I like that he is as imperfect as any ordinary person. He is prideful and arrogant, he is self-centered. His intentions are often good but the consequences of his actions do not always match his expectations. Anyway, he keeps changing and gradually turns into a selfless hero.
Tony Stark is a symbol of hope that we, people, will always be able to cope with any difficulties.
Мой любимый герой
Мой любимый герой — Тони Старк, известный как Железный Человек. Я знаю, что это персонаж из комиксов Marvel, но я впервые увидел его в фильме «Железный человек».
Тони Старк — гений и миллиардер. Его корпорация продает оружие правительству, но в какой-то момент он понимает, что его оружие может попасть в чужие руки и причинить страдания. Затем он делает высокотехнологичный костюм и становится Железным Человеком. Теперь его цель — бороться со злом.
Я люблю Тони Старка, потому что его суперсила не в не костюме, а в уме. Еще одна причина моего выбора — недостатки Тони Старка. Мне нравится, что он такой же несовершенный, как любой обычный человек. Он гордый и высокомерный, он эгоцентричен. Его намерения часто бывают хорошими, но последствия его действий не всегда соответствуют ожиданиям. Во всяком случае, он продолжает меняться и постепенно превращается в самоотверженного героя.
Тони Старк — символ надежды, что мы, люди, всегда сможем справиться с любыми трудностями.
Это лето я провел очень весело. Мы с друзьями купались, ходили в походы,гуляли в парке, играли в интересные игры. В июле я с родителями ездил в деревню. Там я ухаживал за коровой, гусятами.Мне очень понравились каникулы!