River Thames reign was the completion of the multi-piered London Bridge, which acted as a barricade and barrage on the river, affecting the tidal flow upstream and increasing the likelihood of the river freezing over. In Tudor and Stuart times, various kings and queens built magnificent riverside palaces at Hampton Court, Kew, Richmond on Thames, Whitehall and Greenwich. As early as the 1300s, the Thames was used to dispose of waste matter produced in the city of London, thus turning the river into an open sewer. In 1357, Edward III described the state of the river in a proclamation: "... dung and
Jordan River Crossing Jordan River Crossing The Jordan River Crossing (, ) or Sheikh Hussein Bridge is an international border crossing between Irbid, Jordan and Beit She'an, Israel. Opened in November 1994, the Sheikh Hussein Bridge is one of three entry/exit points between Israel and Jordan that handles tourists. The crossing is open for individuals (including tourists and private cars) Cargo terminal operating hours Entrance to the departure hall with private vehicles for those departing from Israel to Jordan is possible on weekends until 18:00. The terminal operates throughout the year, excluding Yom Kippur and Islamic New Year. There is no public transportation