The Opening of London Bridge is an 1832 history painting by the British artist George Jones. It depicts the ceremonial opening of the new London Bridge on 1 August 1831. Based on a design by John Rennie the new structure replaced the old Medieval crossing of the River Thames. It features the royal party led by William IV. The Monument and the tower of St Magnus are prominent in the background. Jones also added in portraits of the architect John Soane and friends such as the sculptor Francis Chantrey and painter J.M.W. Turner. It is also known by the longer title The Royal Procession at the Opening of the New London Bridge.