PatrickLondon, excellent idea about the pub walks, that might break him in gently.

I do hope there will be more bookings on the Bridge lifts, I think that would be a really cool thing to see.

Alecia, hello again.
EFTours sounds like a brilliant idea, I like the way they share the tour with others to make it affordable. I think even I could do a trip like that!
I will go read your report Rome now, bet its full of great info.

Best Wishes
Ros

>>I do hope there will be more bookings on the Bridge lifts, I think that would be a really cool thing to see.<<

Ahem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJlW-0sMJN0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrWvs2rpZes

Patrick, thanks for the youtube links. If we happen to get lucky which is the best spot to view it from?

Depends which aspect you want to see.

You can stand on the approach roads (avoid the bit near the entrance to the Tower Bridge Exhibition, as that will likely be the most crowded area), if you want to get the impression of the power that must be lifting the roadways (but you'll be looking mostly at a wall of tarmac while the boat passes through).

If you want to get a full view of the raised roadways and the boat passing through, you can either go to the riverside walk in front of the Tower on the north side or outside City Hall on the south side. I think the angle of view allows you a slightly more complete broadside view from the north side.

Thank you so much for your help Patrick. Is the Tower Bridge exhibition with a visit? Hadn't really thought about it until you mentioned it above.

Yay - new bookings for the bridge lift on the day we arrive in London. Might just be able to keep our eyes open.

Hi Maudie, just a thought. There are lots of cafes and restaurants at Butlers Wharf, right on the Thames and there is a good view of Tower Bridge from there. You could have lunch or dinner sitting outside and watch the bridge go up, if the timing is right.

Kay

Hi there Kay, right, I shall google that and pin point it on my map. We were just saying that it would be a really nice start to our holiday, a light meal down along the Thames with the bonus of the bridge lifting (just for us !!). Timing is perfect for dinner.

Thanks for the suggestion, its a good one.

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