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The
ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in
fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by
William the Conqueror in 1066-7, is one of the world’s most famous fortresses
yet despite its grim reputation as a place of torture and death, there are so
many more stories to be told.
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The
Crown Jewels
The
world famous collection of fabulous finery and regalia – the Crown Jewels
housed in a Jewel House, fit for the 21st century, explores the importance of
the Crown Jewels to the British monarchy, the role of the Tower in protecting
these treasures and the long and fascinating tradition of coronations in
England. The priceless collection holds some of the most legendary and
extraordinary diamonds in the world. The Crown Jewels at the Tower of London
are a unique working collection of royal regalia and are still regularly used
by the Queen in important national ceremonies, such as the State opening of
Parliament.
The
White Tower
A
castle built to strike fear and submission into the unruly citizens of London
and deter foreign invaders - today you cannot miss the iconic White Tower, a
symbol of London and Britain, overlooking the River Thames. From July 2013,
inside you will find the world’s oldest visitor attraction, The Line of Kings.
A line of wooden horses, their garish colours and wild expressions somewhat
incongruous in amongst the majestic suits of armour, this is the surviving
remnant of one of the oldest - and oddest - collections at the Tower. From
murky beginnings as the Horse Armoury it is part propaganda, part fantasy, and
the longest running visitor attraction in the world.
Royal
Beasts
The
Royal Beasts return to the Tower, London's original zoo! See sculptures of the
lions, baboons, an elephant and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be
at the Tower and what became of them in a fascinating exhibit in the Brick
Tower. Hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed
as well as various unfortunate incidents when the public got a little too
close!
Coins
and Kings; The Royal Mint at the Tower
Coins
and kings; the Royal Mint at the Tower, originally located for over 500 years
an exhibit devoted to telling the history of the Mint at the Tower will open in
May 2013. Explore six key 'moments' including Isaac Newton's efforts to rid
London of counterfeiters when he was Warden of the Mint, learn of Edward I's
harsh punishmentsfor people who tampered with his coins, Elizabeth I's
restoration of the coinage following her father Henry VIII’s disastrous meddling,
and Charles II's rejection of Commonwealth money.
Beefeater
Tours
Share
the secrets of one thousand years of royal gossip and intrigue with a
Beefeater, or to give them their proper title ‘Yeoman Warder'. This body of men
and one woman has guarded the fortress for centuries. Take one of their tours
and you'll be amazed and possibly appalled by tales that have been passed down
for generations. Pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with
their inimitable style!
This is
just a taster, there is much more in the Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, on
Tower Green see the Ravens and walk along the ancient walls………
Additional
Information
The
last Yeoman Warder tour starts at 2.30pm (winter), 3.30pm (summer).
Venue
Information:
City of
London, Greater London EC3N 4AB
Nearest
Underground: Tower Hill
Nearest
Train Station: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
Bus
Routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
Golden
Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to
the terms and conditions of the supplier.
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