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Abseilers under the Tower Bridge Walkways

A short video shot during one of the night-time bridge closures, showing abseilers working under the Walkways and the transfer of the ALPS Space Frame Platforms (cradles) from the East

Silver Cloud cruise ship under Tower Bridge - images by Harris Digital Productions

Silver Cloud passes through raised Tower Bridge

The two Alloy Space Frame platforms (cradles) were moved to the centre of the East Walkway on Saturday night to allow the cruise ship, Silver Cloud to pass through the raised Tower Bridge.

Abseiler fitting the clamps under the East Walkway

Abseilers on Tower Bridge

During the night time bridge closures, abseiler Carl, positions the clamps for the cradles to the underside of the East Walkway and a second team of abseilers

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Harris Digital Productions was commissioned by the City of London to record the restoration and repainting of Tower Bridge.  This website is dedicated to the restoration work which took place during 2008-2011.

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