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 current ongoing restoration work on Tower Bridge involves the removal of all earlier layers of paint in order to ensure the complete adherence of the new paint. It was important to record the decorative history before all evidence was lost. Patrick Baty of Papers and Paints was tasked to carry out the paint research. (Watch Paint Analysis video) Samples of paint were taken and documentary and photographic... 

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, applying dark blue paint to the North West Bridge Parapet of Tower Bridge – taken 14th December 2009. Video by Harris Digital Productions  Read More →

Contractors Pyeroy, applying blue paint to the final Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge – taken 10th December 2009. Video by Harris Digital Productions  Read More →

Contractors Pyeroy, applying blue paint to the final Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge – taken 10th December 2009. Video by Harris Digital Productions  Read More →

As work continues on the repainting of the North West Suspension Chain and Bridge Parapet, High Build Aluminium paint is being applied to the underside of Tower Bridge. High Build Aluminium paint being applied to the underside of Tower Bridge   Pyeroy, applying High Build Aluminium paint to the underside of Tower Bridge   Painting contractor pyeroy, applying a coat of High Build Aluminium paint to... 

Pyeroy, applying the white paint to the Short Section of the North West Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge. White paint being applied to the North West Suspension Chain   Pyeroy applying the white paint to the Suspension Chain   Tower Bridge contractors applying white paint to the Short Section of the North West Suspension Chain   Pyeroy applying the white paint to the Suspension Chain  Read More →

Grit Blasting continues under Tower Bridge (North Approach) and white paint is applied to the North East Land Tie and Bridge Parapet. Watch a video of the white paint being applied to the North East Land Tie. Pyeroy applying the white paint to the North East Land Tie   Close-up of the white paint being applied to the North East Land Tie   Pyeroy applying white paint to the North East Bridge Parapet Watch... 

Completed: The South West Suspension Chain Completed: The South East Suspension Chain Completed: The North East Suspension Chain Work in progress: The North West Suspension Chain and Bridge Parapet 21st December 2009 - The North West Suspension Chain has been repainted and the scaffolding is being dismantled.   The scaffolding on the North West Suspension Chain Latest image - 21st December 2009   The...