THE TOWER OF LONDON!



 
 
 
 
 

Bowyer Tower 
built under Henry III  (1216-1272)


 


 

The innermost ward,
Wakefield Tower (R) and Lanthorn Tower (L)


 


 

A Beefeater guide


 
 
 

The Tower Green, the Queen's House (1509)
and Beefeaters' residences

 
 

Waterloo Barracks (built in the 19th century),
the location of the Crown Jewels


 
 

The Royal Guard at the entrance to the
Waterloo Barracks and the Crown Jewels

 

The White Tower  (1066-1087)
currently housing the Royal Armouries


 

The Ravens of the Tower of London
in front of the White Tower with
Waterloo Barracks shown on the right

 

Detail -- Suit of Armour on exhibit
in the Royal Armouries
The White Tower

 

Detail -- Lance on exhibit 
in the Royal Armouries
The White Tower

 

Detail -- Arms on exhibit 
in the Royal Armouries
The White Tower

 

Detail -- Arms on exhibit
in the Royal Armouries
The White Tower

 

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