Rarely seen, but vital to the operations at Tower Bridge, the Bascule Chambers are the site where the Bridge's huge counterweights fit during lifts. Captured here on a rainy day in London, the drips are due to to the weather, not the River Thames ☔ | Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge's instantly-recognisable stonework is typical of the neo-Gothic style. Designed to sit harmoniously alongside our riverside neighbour the Tower of London, the stonework features intricate decoration, reminiscent of a time long before the era it was constructed in. Find out more about how Tower Bridge was built when you explore inside. Pre-booking is recommended at towerbridge.org.uk | Tower Bridge