The Tower of London eventually became a site solely for tourism and the home of the Crown Jewels. It’s been maintained and cared for through charities, and tourists can enjoy all kinds of fun ...
A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Built in the 1070’s, the Tower of London is ...
The company also runs private tours of other London landmarks, such as the British Museum and Westminster Abbey. Escape the crowds with early access to the Tower and its Crown Jewels on this ...
Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress ... Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown Jewels. Take a Yeoman Warder tour and hear stories of pain, passion, treachery and torture.
1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...
Some of the items will remain part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London. Others are expected to be passed down to King Charles, Camilla, the queen consort, and newly named ...
In 1671 a former Civil War soldier and his gang conned their way into stealing the British Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It became the first and only time anyone has attempted to steal them.
"Crown jewels" is really just a catchall name for a suite of artifacts and regalia the royals use for coronations and other special events. The collection — now housed at the Tower of London ...
Hidden behind the walls, among the towers full of armour, jewels and a thousand years of history, the Tower of London also houses the working offices of Historic Royal Palaces. Alan’s office is ...
A single jewel in the Tower of London has seen the rise and fall of more empires, caused more bad luck and been more prized than any other precious stone on Earth. The Kohinoor is the most famous ...
In 2020, Prince of Wales' Investiture Coronet joined the display in the Jewel House ... The majority of travelers say the Tower of London's high admission price and long lines are worth every ...