A great chamber within London’s Tower Bridge has been converted into an improbable music venue. The south bascule chamber is normally only used by a 25000 tonne counterweight, which descends into it when the bridge is raised.

London's Tower Bridge.
London's Tower Bridge.

Twelve performances by the Docklands Sinfonia orchestra are scheduled for 26 and 27 September – although individual shows may have to be rescheduled if a tall ship makes a request to travel under the bridge. Read more: standard.co.uk

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