All four Suspension Chains have now been repainted using a state-of the-art high-performance coating system, which will protect Tower Bridge for at least 25 years. The newly painted North West Suspension Chain A variety of coatings have been used on different areas and sub structures, and the coating system will be touched-up after 12 years. Grit Blasting the Bridge Parapet Around 1,500 tonnes of... 

The restoration of Tower Bridge is being recorded by Harris Digital Productions, who have also set up this website to show work in progress and updated information about the project. Harris Digital Productions specialise in the recording of historic projects, by providing a digital record using high definition video, high resolution photography and if required, a dedicated website. An ancient City... 

Contractors Pyeroy, continue to dismantle the scaffolding on the North East Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge. The scaffolding on the North East Suspension Chain   Pyeroy dismantling the scaffolding with the North Tower in the background   The scaffolding being dismantled   The scaffolding boards being removed from under Tower Bridge   The scaffolding being dismantled on the long section of the... 

Sir Horace Jones was born 20th May 1819 at 15 Size Lane, Bucklersbury, London. Sir Horace Jones The son of a prosperous solicitor, he studied architecture and spent some years in Italy and Greece to further his classical knowledge. In 1843 he commenced practice as an architect at 16 Furnival’s Inn, Holborn, and during 18 years designed and carried out many buildings of importance, such as the... 

The Diary section is where you can follow every stage of the restoration project. You can also watch video clips of project in our Video section. Click on the dates below to view the diary images. 8th December 2009 High Build Aluminium paint being applied to the underside of Tower Bridge.   28th November 2009 White paint being applied to the North West Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge.   9th November... 

Scaffolding being erected around the North East Suspension Chain   Scaffolding being erected around the North East Suspension Chain   Scaffolding being erected around the North East Suspension Chain   The North Tower   A view of the scaffolding from St Katherines Way   A view of the scaffolding from St Katherines Way   A view of the scaffolding from under the North Tower  Read More →

Sir Horace Jones was born 20th May 1819 at 15 Size Lane, Bucklersbury, London. Sir Horace Jones The son of a prosperous solicitor, he studied architecture and spent some years in Italy and Greece to further his classical knowledge. In 1843 he commenced practice as an architect at 16 Furnival’s Inn, Holborn, and during 18 years designed and carried out many buildings of importance, such as the... 

Cutting-in the final coat to the Bridge Parapets   The Final Touches - picking out the Tracery on the Cast Iron Bridge Parapet  Read More →

Applying 2 Pack Epoxy Filler to the joint in the Bridge Parapet to prevent future corrosion   Examining the Epoxy Filler applied to fill the "blow holes" created during the casting of the Bridge Parapets   Final touch-up by brush to a few of the 2 million rivets  Read More →

  A misty day in the City of London   The scaffolding is now being erected on the east side between the South Tower and the Abutment Arch on the South Approach.   The newly painted South West Chain and Balustrade   Scaffolders erecting the scaffold on the South Approach - east side   Scaffolders erecting the scaffold on the South Approach - east side   The scaffolding between the South Tower...