"London Bridge" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Old English Lundene bryċġ (literally “London's Bridge” or “the Bridge of London”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|ang|Lundene bryċġ|lit=London's Bridge” or “the Bridge of London}} Old English Lundene bryċġ (literally “London's Bridge” or “the Bridge of London”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=London Bridge}} London Bridge
  1. A bridge across the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark. The first bridge was probably built in Roman times.
    Sense id: en-London_Bridge-en-name-6VQ86~OO
  2. An important railway station in Southwark, near the bridge, with both terminal and through platforms, also served by the Northern and Jubilee underground lines Categories (topical): Bridges, Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-London_Bridge-en-name-djBNEvLE Disambiguation of Bridges: 37 53 10 Disambiguation of Rail transportation: 13 76 11 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 39 55 6
  3. The area of London, in the borough of Southwark immediately surrounding the station (OS grid ref TQ3280). Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Greater London, England, Places in London
    Sense id: en-London_Bridge-en-name-Lzfe746t
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Tower Bridge

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