We take a look at the Millenium Bridge, an innovative and exciting bridge which has a short, yet interesting history.
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00:00Today, we're looking around the Millennium Bridge, an iconic pedestrian suspension bridge
00:05that spans the River Thames and was made famous around the globe by the Harry Potter films.
00:10Opened in 2000, it was part of the UK's Millennium Celebrations and was designed by
00:13architect Sir Norman Foster.
00:15The bridge connects St Paul's Cathedral with the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre, offering
00:19stunning views of the city along the way.
00:21It's made from steel and glass, and its minimalist design has made it a favourite for photographers
00:25and visitors.
00:26Interestingly, the bridge initially had to close just days after its opening due to a
00:30strange wobble caused by pedestrians' walking movements.
00:33This was later fixed by engineers, and the bridge now stands as a symbol of modern London.
00:37It's often called the Wobbly Bridge because of this early hiccup, but today it's an integral
00:41part of the city's architecture and offers easy access to some of London's best cultural
00:45landmarks.
00:46The nearest tube stations are St Paul's, which is on the Central line, and Southwark,
00:49which is on the Jubilee line.