Tower of London (7)

The Bloody Tower is probably the most famous location within the Tower of London. It was built in the … 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

Once through the entrance towers, you find yourself within a passageway between two sets of walls. Immediately as you enter you … More

The combination of the Middle Tower and the Byward Tower linked by a causeway across the moat form the landward … More

As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More

The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More

The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More

Like yesterdays choice my choice for the event of year was fairly straightforward. In November we went to the Tower … More

The Tower of London is on the north bank of the Thames between London and Tower bridges. It is a … More

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the … More