We spent our 3rd day in London exploring Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London. Founded in 1066, this castle and prison has been astonishingly well kept. It is also astonishingly crowded.
Under the Byward Tower, added to the castle between 1238 – 1272.
Upon entrance to the Tower of London, we joined a very amusing and entertaining Yeoman Warder tour.
The Traitor’s Gate –many prisoners were brought through the tower by barge along the Thames, passing under London Bridge, where the heads of recently executed prisoners were displayed on pikes.
Courtyard where the Tower’s 7 ravens hang out (we didn’t see them). The ravens are traditionally believed to protect the Crown and the Tower; a superstition holds that “If the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it.”
British 25-pounder field gun.
A long line to see the crown jewels. Definitely my favorite part of the castle. ^_^
I see they’ve covered the most vital organ…. the heart!
A bit of a gruesome display… an actual chopping block complete with the axe that has detached the heads of many unfortunate guests of the Tower.
Torture devise.
Break at the Liberty Bounds Pub.
And of course, more bangers and mash.
Tower of London Overview
- Address: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
- Fees: Adult £25; Child (age 5-15) £12; Concession £19.50; Family (1 adult, 3 children) £45; Family (2 adults, 3 children) £63
- Hours: Tues-Thurs 9am-5:30pm; Sun & Mon 10am-5:30pm
- Usage: Heavy
- Pets allowed: No
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