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| Drawing of Tower Bridge |
Another iconic building from 1894, or rather bridge, in London. This drawing of Tower Bridge shows the world famous bridge that straddles the River Thames close to the Tower of London (hence it's name). The upper walkway gallery between the towers gives a great view of the Thames I must say.
The bridge has had a few incidents during its history, namely a double decker bus jumping a 3 foot gap as the bridge started to rise in 1952 and my favourite: (words from Wikipedia):
The Hawker Hunter Tower Bridge incident occurred on 5 April 1968 when a Royal Air Force Hawker Hunter FGA.9 jet fighter from No. 1 Squadron, flown by Flt Lt Alan Pollock, flew through Tower Bridge.
Unimpressed that senior staff were not going to celebrate the RAF's 50th birthday with a fly-past, Pollock decided to do something himself. Without authorisation, Pollock flew the Hunter at low altitude down the Thames, past the Houses of Parliament, and continued on toward Tower Bridge. He flew the Hunter beneath the bridge's walkway, remarking afterwards that it was an afterthought when he saw the bridge looming ahead of him.
Pollock was placed under arrest upon landing, and discharged from the RAF on medical grounds without the chance to defend himself at a court martial.
True Brit.
Hand signed A4 Print of pen and marker sketch on 90lb watercolour paper £14.99
Original 12" x 9" pen, ink and watercolour on 140lb watercolour paper £195
© All illustrations Robert R Wisdom www.theartofengland.co.uk 2012
