London bridge
London bridge, for centuries the sole thread across the Thames, saw both ceremonial entries into the city and rebellious challenges; the gruesome custom of displaying traitors' heads above the gatehouse, commenced with William Wallace (1305), was discontinued in 1661. Rennie's 1831 stone bridge was sold and re-erected (1971) in Arizona.
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