Some Iconic Sights

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October 19th 2010

Published: June 17th 2017

Geo: 51.5002, -0.126236Today I wanted to spend some time exploring the iconic sights of the Tower Bridge area. I had my guide book with me to make sure I didn't miss anything and so that I knew what I was looking at.... Read Full Entry

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22 Along the River

Standing along the river looking towards the lock at St Katharine's Dock.

23 Sundial

The sundial along the river near the lock entrance.

24 Entrance

The boat entrance to St Katharine's Dock.

25 Sundial and Bridge

The sundial and Tower Bridge.

26 Tower Bridge

The bridge as seen from the river in front of the Tower of London.

27 Tower of London

Part of the Tower of London buildings.

28 Tower of London

More of the old buildings with the modern in the middle- The Gherkin.

29 Tower of London

More of the old buildings and outside there are plenty of seats to sit on when in need of sightseeing break.

30 Entrance

The visitors will enter through the arch on the left and cross the bridge to begin their tour of the tower.

31 Entering

The visitors walking along the bridge and entering the tower.

32 All Hallows by the Tower

The oldest church in the city.

33 Modern

Modern office buildings opposite the All Hallows by the Tower church.

34 Stained Glass Windows

In the middle is a ship sailing past the Tower of London.

35 Crypt Museum

A tessellated floor from a Roman house in the 2nd century.

36 Crypt Museum

In the church's underground museum.

37 Inside

The left side of the church.

38 Tribute

A tribute to this ship and its sailors.

39 Bell

This bell is in memory to the seafarers that lost their lives after a collision at sea.

40 Memorial

A memorial to a family that is buried in this church.

41 Windows

More windows dedicated to seafarers.

42 Dragon

A dragon with a shield of the English flag.

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