Byward Tower

The Tower of London. The Byward Tower was built in 1238 and 1272 by Henry III to provide additional protection to the Tower of London. It retains its original form of two cylindrical towers and is the main visitor entrance. Part of The Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage site. DSC_0840

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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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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