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.
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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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