The legend goes that if there are fewer than 6 ravens living at the Tower then the country will … More
Tag: Tower of London
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie
As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More
Tower of London (2)
The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More
Tower of London (1)
The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More
The Tower of London (19): Tower Green
Tower Green is an open space to the west of the White Tower. It is bordered on the south and … More
The Tower of London (18): Spoils of War
In the cellar of the White Tower are some examples of items brought back from various military campaigns and presented to … More