Castles & Cathedrals, England Part 2 - The End of a Journey


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January 14th 2023
Published: January 18th 2023
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INTRODUCTION: The last leg of my trip was traveling through the north of England making my way back to London. Northern England is cooler, wetter and considered an oceanic climate. English accents vary by the area. There have often been Old Norse & Celtic languages influences. The accent called "Geordie" is a dialect from Northern England that can be difficult to understand. The original Celtic t... Read Full Entry



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Tower of London - the White TowerTower of London - the White Tower
Tower of London - the White Tower

founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest - the central tower of the old keep
Tower of London - ArmouryTower of London - Armoury
Tower of London - Armoury

armour of Henry VIII
Tower of London - DragonTower of London - Dragon
Tower of London - Dragon

made from armour and weapons
Tower of London - WWII ExecutionTower of London - WWII Execution
Tower of London - WWII Execution

the last execution at the Tower was a German WWII spy shot while in this chair
Tower of London - ravensTower of London - ravens
Tower of London - ravens

favoured occupants
Tower of London guideTower of London guide
Tower of London guide

no tours due to the Queen's death however, a short yeoman overview in the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula
Tower of London - Chapel Royal of St Peter ad VinculaTower of London - Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula
Tower of London - Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula

the burial place of 3 Queens - Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard & Jane Grey



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