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Tower Bridge, London, England.

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Photo by Fadzil Hisham The Tower Bridge in London is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Its Victorian Gothic style stems from a law that forced the designers to create a structure that would be in harmony with the nearby Tower of London. The iconic symbol of London was built between 1886 and 1894. It crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The bridge consists of two bridge towers tied together at the upper level by two horizontal walkways. The deck is freely accessible by. both vehicles and pedestrians. THIS IS RUGBY!

Old Market Square, Nottingham, England

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The Old Market Square (Slab Square) is an open city square in Nottingham, England. It is is the largest public space in the United Kingdom after London’s Trafalgar Square, covering an area of approximately 22,000 square metres. The square is a major hub for the city’s social scene and transport links. It is often used for large local events, fairs, concerts and exhibitions. Located in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, the square is bounded by Beastmarket Hill to the West, Smithy Row to the North, and South Parade to the South. The Eastern end of the square is dominated by the Council House, which serves as Nottingham's town hall. The square was the original setting of Nottingham Goose Fair, an annual fair held in October originating over 700 years ago. The Goose Fair was moved in 1928 for redevelopment of the square. Previously, the Square has been affectionately nicknamed 'Slab Square',owing to the high numbers of concrete paving slabs that made the former