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"What is the name of the bridge that opens in the middle?"
[edit]This is Tower Bridge - not London Bridge. It is called so because it crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London. Tower Bridge was built in 1894. As an aside- there is a bridge called the London Bridge, and an American businessman purchased it, allegedly believing it to be the Tower Bridge.
"What is the river that flows through London?"
[edit]It is the River Thames.
"Where does the Queen of England live?"
[edit]The Queen's London residence is Buckingham Palace, located just south of Green Park. It is possible to visit the palace; St James's Park is the nearest underground station. The post code of Buckingham Palace was the first one ever issued, being SW1 1AA.