The Tower of London

First the White Tower was built in 1097

The walls and other buildings were built in the XIII-th century

It was a castle and a fortress

The most beautiful bridge –Tower bridge - is situated near the Tower

Then it was a mint

It was a Royal Menagerie since 1830

For many years the Tower was a prison.

The prison gate

Many people died there

Now it’s a museum with different exhibitions

The Tower is famous for black ravens

The Yeomen of the Guard known as “beefeaters” in Tudor dress uniform keep watch

Ceremony of the Keys
Sentry: "Halt! Who comes there?"
Chief Warder: "The keys."
Sentry: "Whose keys?"
Chief Warder: "Queen Elizabeth's keys."
Sentry: "Pass Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well."
(On the top of the Stairs)
Chief Warder: "God preserve Queen Elizabeth."
Sentry: "Amen!"