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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Tower of London entry prices
August 16, 2020
During your trip to London there s a high chance that you re going to want to visit the Tower of London. Getting tickets for the Tower is relatively easy and there are a variety of ways in which you can do this This page will provide you with a guide to buying tickets for…
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Ravens and the Tower of London
May 3, 2020
Legend says that the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six resident ravens ever leave the fortress. It was Charles II, according to the stories, who first insisted that the ravens of the Tower should be protected. This was against the wishes of his astronomer, John…
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Tower of London history facts
April 13, 2020
The History of the Tower of London - 1500 s Facts and information about the History of the Tower of London during the 1500 s. King Henry V marries Katherine of Aragon. In 1512 the original chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula was burned down and re-built. Gun emplacements were…
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London Tower services
April 8, 2020
London Gatwick Airport, the second largest airport in the UK, plans to award German state-owned air navigation service provider DFS a 10-year contract to provide air traffic and approach services around the airport. The new airport tower services contract begins in October…
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Tower of London Official website
January 19, 2020
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,an artistic installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, as it appeared at the Tower of London on October 24, 2014. Photo by Mez Merrill, Royal Navy, online via the UK Ministry of Defense. License: Open Government License (OGL) v1.0. Click…
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Windsor Castle pub Kensington
December 15, 2019
There s a great deal of character and genuine old-fashioned charm here, with a wealth of dark oak furnishings, sturdy high-backed built-in elm benches, time-smoked ceilings, soft lighting and a coal-effect fire. Three of the tiny unspoilt rooms have their own entrance from…
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Tower of London Official site
November 10, 2019
The Tower of London is England’s most formidable royal fortress, standing guard on the banks of the great River Thames. It is home to a thousand years of bloody history and is one of Britain s most iconic landmarks. At almost every chapter in London s history, the Tower…
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Tower of London Underground station
July 24, 2019
Dark secrets, priceless jewels glinting in fortified vaults and ravens strutting the grounds are all waiting when you take a journey back in time at the, UNESCO World Heritage listed, Tower of London. Built to strike fear and submission into the unruly citizens of London…
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Skylon Tower London
July 4, 2019
Image Source: [1, 2, 3] Innovation: Tensegrity Structure Location: London, England Year: 1951 By: Hidalgo Moya, Philip Powell, and Felix Samuely Tensegrity, a term coined by R. Buckminster Fuller as the combination of tensional integrity, is conceptually seen with the Skylon…
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