What is the Millennium Bridge?
Q: What is the Millennium Bridge?
A: The Millennium Bridge, also known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a footbridge across the River Thames in London. It is a steel suspension bridge which links Bankside with the City.
Q: When did it open?
A: The bridge opened on 10 June 2000.
Q: Why was it nicknamed "The Wobbly Bridge"?
A: After people on a charity walk felt an uncomfortable swaying motion, Londoners nicknamed the bridge the Wobbly Bridge.
Q: How long was it closed for after its initial opening?
A: The bridge was closed later that day and remained closed for almost two years while expensive and complicated changes were made to eliminate the wobble.
Q: Where are some of the landmarks near either end of the bridge?
A: The southern end of the bridge is near Globe Theatre, Bankside Gallery and Tate Modern, while north end is next to City of London School below St Paul's Cathedral.
Q: What view does one get from across the river?
A: From across the river there is a clear view of St Paul's south facade framed by the bridge supports.
Q: Was any other work done when it reopened in 2002?
A: Yes, when it reopened in 2002 expensive and complicated changes had been made to eliminate any wobble or swaying motion that had been experienced before its closure.
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