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 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. You can also learn more about the paint analysis here Video by Harris Digital... 

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... 

A gallery of images taken by Harris Digital Productions showing Tower Bridge, including views of the North East Suspension Chain as seen from the top of Tower Bridge, the North Tower, plus the bascules and the Walkways. You can find more images of Tower Bridge on our Diary pages. Over the next few days, we will be adding another gallery show the restoration work. Follow us on Twitter ... 

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge. The lifting of Tower Bridge has become a must see event for visitors to London. See the impressive hydraulics in action as the bridge opens for large ships. You can check scheduled opening times here. Please note:  The Tower Bridge Webcam is an external feed. www.thetowerbridge.info is not responsible for the content of external internet... 

The polythene wraps have been removed and the scaffolding has nearly been dismantled on the North West Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge. The north west balustrades and lamp stands are currently being grit blasted. Images by Harris Digital Productions The scaffolding on the North West Suspension Chain   The North Tower and the newly painted Chains   The newly painted North West Suspension Chain   The... 

Contractors Pyeroy, grit blasting the Bridge Parapet near the Abutment Arch of Tower Bridge – in High Definition. Video by Harris Digital Productions  Read More →

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 →

Dark blue paint is applied to the North West Bridge Parapet, the North West Suspension Chain has now been painted and Tower Bridge opens for S.B. Will – a passenger vessel, which was heading downstream. Gary, painting the Bridge Parapet   Carefully painting the tracery on the Bridge Parapet   Pyeroy, painting the Bridge Parapet   Tower Bridge opens for S.B. Will  Read More →