Some Iconic Sights


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October 19th 2010
Published: June 17th 2017
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Today I wanted to spend some time exploring the iconic sights of the Tower Bridge area. I had my guide book with me to make sure I didn't miss anything and so that I knew what I was looking at.


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01 Tower Bridge01 Tower Bridge
01 Tower Bridge

The bridge as seen from the outside of the Tower of London.
02 St Katharine's Dock02 St Katharine's Dock
02 St Katharine's Dock

Some of the boats moored in the dock.
03 Yachts03 Yachts
03 Yachts

Some of the smart looking yachts in the marina.
04 St Katharine's Dock04 St Katharine's Dock
04 St Katharine's Dock

More boats in the marina.
05 Canal Boat05 Canal Boat
05 Canal Boat

A canal boat in the marina.
06 Yachts06 Yachts
06 Yachts

Nice yachts in the marina.
07 Cleat07 Cleat
07 Cleat

There are many of these cleats around the marina to tie boats to.
08 Towards the Thames08 Towards the Thames
08 Towards the Thames

Looking towards the River Thames, with a glimpse of Tower Bridge.
09 Residents Only09 Residents Only
09 Residents Only

Only boat owners are allowed beyond this point.
10 Yachts 10 Yachts
10 Yachts

More yachts in the marina.
11 The Dickens Inn11 The Dickens Inn
11 The Dickens Inn

This is a former brewery from the 18th century and is now a pub.
12 Sign12 Sign
12 Sign

This sign indicating the attractions of the area.
13 Red13 Red
13 Red

The iconic red structures associated with London- the phonebox and mailbox.
14 The Lock14 The Lock
14 The Lock

The lock that leads to the River Thames.
15  St Katharine's Dock15  St Katharine's Dock
15 St Katharine's Dock

The building is called Commodity Quay and has offices, restaurants and bars inside.
16 Colorful History16 Colorful History
16 Colorful History

Each of these plaques describes the history of the St Katharine's area.
17 Bridge17 Bridge
17 Bridge

Part of Tower Bridge on the Tower of London side.
18 Emblem18 Emblem
18 Emblem

This emblem was on Tower Bridge. Its of two dragons with the English flag.
19 Butler's Wharf19 Butler's Wharf
19 Butler's Wharf

Butler's Wharf on the other side of Tower Bridge.
20 Fountain20 Fountain
20 Fountain

The Girl and Dolphin Fountain along the River Thames.
21 Tower Bridge21 Tower Bridge
21 Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge with St Katharine's Pier in the foreground.


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