Who died in the Tower of London?
August 12, 2022
Executions by Beheading Death by beheading with the use of the axe could be a terrifying prospect. The executioners often took several blows before the head was finally severed. If the executioner axe was sharp and his aim was true, beheading was quick and relatively painless…
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Heron Tower, London
June 28, 2022
The Heron Tower (officially 110 Bishopsgate ) is a commercial skyscraper in London. It stands 230 metres (755 ft) tall including its 28-metre (92 ft) mast (202 metres (663 ft) excluding the mast) making it the tallest building in the City of London financial district and…
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Tower of London Discount Code
June 8, 2022
Here s a list of Kellogg s products with the voucher. Ensure you take the voucher with you on the day. It can only be used against the gate price, not the discounted online price. The age classification for an adult ticket varies between attractions so make sure you check…
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Tower of London private tour
May 31, 2022
The Tower of London Premium Tours have an exclusive agreement with the Tower of London Our tours have access to the Tower before it opens to the public The Tower was built in 1080 and it s famous prisoners include William Wallace & Guy Fawkes Royal London morning…
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Towers Watson London
May 25, 2022
Takeover fever has again gripped the City of London as advisory giants Willis and Towers Watson revealed plans for an $18 billion (£11.45 billion) merger. The all-share tie-up is expected to lead to $100 million-$125 million in cost savings within three years, although it…
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Tower of London Tours with the Beefeaters
April 7, 2022
The Tower of London is old, very old. The central White Tower was built by William the Conqueror after his invasion of England in 1066. Since 1485, the iconic red and black-uniformed Beefeaters have been guarding the Tower. Also crucial to security are the ravens. Superstition…
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Tower of London Menagerie
March 1, 2022
1210 - The first record of wild animals at the Tower of London. Since the reign of King John animals were kept at the Tower for the entertainment and curiosity of the court. Everything from elephants to tigers, kangaroos and ostriches lived in what was known as the Royal…
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Windsor Castle, Kottayam
February 25, 2022
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Tower of London Zoo
January 5, 2022
Infamous as a place of torture and executions, and home to the British monarch s Crown Jewels, the Tower of London was also one of the world s oldest zoos. Researchers have been delving into the history of the royal menagerie, using animal remains to reveal the secrets of…
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Clock Tower of London
November 24, 2021
If you’ve ever been to London, or even seen a picture of London, you’ve probably seen the giant clock tower at the corner of the Palace of Westminster. This tower is one of London’s major icons, ranking right up there with red double-decker buses, the London Eye, and Platform…
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About the Tower of London
September 21, 2021
Musing how Bush’s war on terror and invasion of Iraq ten years ago changed the world… Here’s one of my old fav pieces first published in 2006 by the Future of Freedom Foundation, supplemented with a few photos I took. When I visited the Tower of London, I was mesmerized…
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Tower of London prices
September 11, 2021
Majesty For a long time, powerful rulers tried to impress each other by exchanging living gifts. The exotic animals kept at the Tower showed the wealth and strength of the king. Animals were sent to London from the furthest corners of the known world. An unusual royal gift…
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Yeoman Tower of London
September 6, 2021
The Tower of London welcomes two new recruits to its Yeoman body – Gary Thynne and Spike Abbott. They take up the iconic role, descended from the ancient band of warders who guarded the gates and royal prisoners early in the Tower’s history. Modern Yeoman Warders are still…
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New Tower London
August 7, 2021
The developers, Aroland Holdings, are seeking permission to erect a 304m (997ft) building, just a few meters shy of the 309m Shard on south of the Thames, which would dwarf 22 Bishopsgate - the stalled Pinnacle scheme. An image of the stalled Pinnacle scheme which was to…
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Tower of London voucher codes
June 18, 2021
Here s a list of Kellogg s products with the voucher. Ensure you take the voucher with you on the day. It can only be used against the gate price, not the discounted online price. The age classification for an adult ticket varies between attractions so make sure you check…
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Tower of London family tickets
June 8, 2021
Summary Fine Print View on map This family experience – including a family pass to the Tower of London and a Thames cruise pass - is your chance to show the ones you love the key sights of London in style! Visit the Tower of London, the capital’s must-see palace and fortress…
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Tower of London moat
December 24, 2020
The moat is drained in 1845 The Duke of Wellington was Constable of the Tower from 1826 to 1852. Under his invigorating leadership the increasingly smelly and sluggish moat was drained and converted into a dry ditch. The Waterloo Barracks The Grand Storehouse was destroyed…
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Which tube station for Tower of London?
October 20, 2020
Crowds solemnly file past the installation[GETTY] The Historic Royal Palaces, which manages the exhibition, asked visitors to consider postponing their visit until the half-term holiday is over. The problem of overcrowding in the area has been exacerbated by the closure…
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