The Tower of London is located at the eastern boundary of London, next to Tower Bridge on the northern bank of the Thames river. Description At the centre of the Tower of London stands the White Tower. The White Tower is defended by a massive curtain wall, which has thirteen towers. The first curtain wall is defended by a second massive curtain wall, which has five towers. The tower is manned by the Yeomen Warders (known as Beefeaters), who act as tour guides, provide security, and are a tourist attraction in their own right. Every evening, the warders participate in the Ceremony of the Keys as the Tower is secured for the night. History The Tower of London was founded in 1078 by William the Conqueror. In the 12th century, King Richard the Lionheart enclosed the White Tower with a curtain wall and had a moat dug around it.
Fourth level Fifth level The Tower of London Belong to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Built by William the Counqueror, when he become king Was built to guard the entrance to London from the estuary of the Thames Has had many functions:royal residence, armoury, treasury,mint and as prison for the enemies of the crown Beefeaters Forty-two Yeomen Warders known as "beefeaters" guard the Tower and live there too. ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London In principle they are responsible for looking after any prisoners at the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides and are a tourist attraction in their own right, a point the Yeoman Warders acknowledge. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level
Whitehall , ST James's Park , Buckingham Palace and the westminister Abbey. In Westminister Abbey there is Poets' Corner , Coronations , Famous Burials , Royal Weddings and Funerals. After you guided visit to Westminister Abbey a stroll along ST James's Park brings you to Buckingham Palace and the changing of the Guard ceremony. Then it's time for lunch. It's very popular to have a picnic in the park in London.In The Tower of London there are The Crown Jewels , Site of Executions , Yeoman Warders and Traitors' Gate. Then another short journey to The Tower of London to see The Crown Jewels, and an opportunity to take a memorable picture of Tower Bridge. In London there are the famous double- decker buses.
public gallery of the Oxo Tower. Ceremony of the Keys · Every night the Tower of London is locked up by the Chief Warder who makes his way to the gates from the Byward Tower at exactly 21:53. · Once all the Tower gates are locked, the Last Post is sounded by a trumpeter and the ceremony is concluded. · This ceremony represents a 700-year-old tradition and lasts no more than 10 minutes. The Chief Warder represents the Yeoman Warders who have looked after the Tower since the 14th century. · Today they perform the role of tour guide in addition to their ceremonial duties. Tickets for this ceremony are free but you need to apply 6-8 weeks in advance. · Write to: The Ceremony of the Keys, Waterloo Block, HM Tower of London, London, England, EC3N 4AB, stating the names of the attendees and enclosing a self- addressed envelope, together with the requisite British Postage Stamps, or a minimum
It is possibly the most valuable crown in the world, containing many precious diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. For centuries the Tower of London has been the main arsenal in the kingdom from which the royal armies and fleets were equipped. It also housed king's personal armours and weapons. Among the armour on display in the White Tower Armoury are four suits of Henry VII. They are of different sizes because Henry grew fatter with age. The Tower is guarded by the Yeoman Warders, a company of 38 ex-servicemen (also known as the Beefeaters). Usually they are seen in the dark blue uniforms with red decorations, but on state occasions they wear the scarlet and gold uniforms with a white neck ruff and a special bonnet. Among their duties is the ceremonial closing of the gates each evening, the 700 year-old Ceremony of the Keys, at which the Chief Warder presents the of the Tower to the Resident Governor.
29. The Tower of London. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date back to 1066. The tower has had many functions, having served as a royal residence, armory, treasury, mint and, most famously, as a prison for the enemies of the crown. The Tower is home to the English Crown Jewels. There are many ceremonies in the Tower. A small group of people can attend the Ceremony of Keys which has taken place for centuries at 10pm every night. In the course of the show the warders lock the Tower for the night, marching from one gate to another and exchanging the same dialogue at each gate: Halt! Who goes there! -The Keys. Whose Keys? -Queen Elizabeth’s Keys. Pass on, Queen Elizabeth’s Keys. 30. Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty. It became the permanent home of the monarch in 1837 when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne
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