Treason, Treachery And Royal Drama At Britains Famed Palace And Fortress, The Tower Of London

Established as a royal palace and fortress during the time of William the Conqueror

, the Tower of London has witnessed over 1000 years of British history within its stone walls. Ideally situated next to the equally historic River Thames, the tower as it was known in centuries past is Britains most frequented historic attraction by no coincidence. The Crown Jewels are undoubtedly the towers most famed inhabitants as it houses the most precious jewels of the British crown. Guests are first shown a film depicting the rare images of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's coronation while the Imperial State Crown the monarch dons for the State Opening of Parliament is displayed in the Treasury. The globes biggest cut diamond, Cullinan I on the Sovereigns bejewelled Sceptre and other impressive jewels of remarkable beauty are stored here while the Jewel House Wardens are always available to answer queries on this precious collection. The Crown Jewels and Diamond Exhibits are found in the Martin Tower where the history of the pieces is explored extensively.

The Yeoman Warders are the self-proclaimed experts on the tower and a tour with these informative bards is a must when touring the premises. As guards of the royal residence for centuries, the Yeoman Warders are quirky characters full of captivating anecdotes on the goings on of this formidable fortress. Highlights include a visit to the Traitors' Gate and the execution grounds as well as the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula where those who were killed have been laid to rest.

The White Tower which was first built in 1078 has now been converted in to the Royal armouries where the armours of Henry VIII and Charles I and countess others are stored. This expansive collection of weaponry is not only limited to the Grand Storehouse as the Spanish Armoury and the Lower Wakefield Tower display the torture devices that were commonly used on prisoners. The block and axe that beheaded many nobles and peasants accused of wrong doing are also visible here while the Chapel of St John the Evangelist is another point of interest within this section of the tower.

Guests will also notice an unusually large number of ravens that have been permanent residents of the tower since it was first constructed. It is believed that the British kingdom will perish if they were to vacate the tower and thus the curious creatures occupy the premises in large numbers. With a variety of tours on offer visitors can traverse the hallowed grounds of the tower accompanied by guides in vibrant costumes with unending stories of treason, treachery and high drama.

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by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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