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LONDON BRIDGES ROLLING DOWN (AND UP)

The world’s first “rolling” bridge is located on the Paddington Basin in London.

Rather than a conventional opening bridge mechanism, consisting of a single rigid element that lifts to let boats pass, the Rolling Bridge gets out of the way by curling up until both ends meet.

“It’s about time. Those old drawbridges were only good for dramatic car chases and drunk captains.”

by Gerard Blanton Brand Futurist The Republik Corporal Creative Ops

Photo Credit: via Toxel.com – Flickr