St Albans
The City of St Albans is situated just north of London. It dates back to the Iron age when it…
Tower of London (11): Salt Tower
The Salt Tower was built around 1230 as part of Henry III’s curtain wall. It has an upper chamber which…
Tower of London (10): The Wakefield Tower
The Wakefield Tower was built by Henry III sometime between 1238 and 1272. In early records, it is sometimes known…
Tower of London (9): The Cradle Tower
The cradle tower was built around 1350 as a personal watergate entrance for King Edward III. It later became…
Tower of London (8): Ravens
The legend goes that if there are fewer than 6 ravens living at the Tower then the country will…
Tower of London (7): Bloody Tower
The Bloody Tower is probably the most famous location within the Tower of London. It was built in the 1220’s…
Tower of London (6): Traitors’ Gate
Traitors’ Gate was built by King Edward I in around 1275. It may surprise many visitors to the Tower that…
Tower of London (5): The Bell Tower
Once through the entrance towers, you find yourself within a passageway between two sets of walls. Immediately as you enter you…
Tower of London (4): Entering the Tower
The combination of the Middle Tower and the Byward Tower linked by a causeway across the moat form the landward…
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