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Bell Tower

The Tower of London. Bell Tower. The Bell Tower is located next to the Queen's House, behind the entrance of the Byward Towers. It dates from the end of the 12th century, making it the second oldest tower after the White Tower. "In the Bell Tower the Princess Elizabeth was confined by her sister Queen Mary, and Arabella Stuart was imprisoned for four years..."--Baedeker 1915 Part of the Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage site. DSC_0846
London Day 3: The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey

August 4th 2017
Friday was the day to visit the Tower of London. Our decision to go to the British Museum on rainy Wednesday had paid off, as the weather was now clear. The Underground took us on an interesting journey on the Piccadilly and District Lines from Russell Square to above-ground South Kensington and thence to Tower Hill. The Tower of London can be seen right at the exit from Tower Hill station. The ... read more
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British Flag Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more
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