Our fifth day in London started by exploring the historic Tower of London. It was such an incredible place to visit!
Enjoying a delicious breakfast on the rooftop of our hotel.
Catching a glimpse of The Tower Bridge.
Myself and Max in front of The Tower of London.
There was a marathon taking place that day and there were two people dressed up as The Tower Bridge.
The area where most prisoners were brought into The Tower.
Some views made you feel like you had stepped back in time.
One of the Yeomen Warders, the famous guards of The Tower.
The glass and steel skyscrapers of London serving as a backdrop for the historic bricks.
Some of the famous ravens kept at The Tower.
Some of the incredible armor on display.
Armor of Henry VIII.
A close up of the astonishing engraving detail of Henry VIII’s armor.
The detail of the back of the leg, showing the Tudor Rose.
A spectacular wall of armor.
A close up of the detail in the armor of Henry Stuart (1594 - 1612).
Armor made for the Paduan nobleman Count Annibale Capodalista (1598 - 1672).
“The Dwarf and The Giant”. The “Dwarf’s armor” was most likely made for the future King Charles I when he was about five years old (1610). The “Giant’s armor” is German field armor from about 1540.
A close up of the “Dwarf’s armor”, with dragon detail on the helmet, complete with a small dragon on the top.
A wooden model of a man wearing three-quarter metal armor. The origins of the model are not known. The figure wears armor dating from about 1580 and has been on display in The Tower of London since at least 1809.
A jousting model made by Comte de Niewerkerke in 1838.
The Chapel of St. John. Built in 1080, it is the oldest surviving complete chapel from the early Norman period.
Some of the beautiful stained glass in the chapel.
A ledger of receipts, returns, and issues. The book contains a list of the items in the Armouries and Spanish Weapon House at The Tower of London from June 21st 1675 through September 2nd 1679.
Armor for the 3rd Earl of Worcester (about 1570).
Wooden head of Queen Elizabeth I. This extraordinary bust was carved by Mr. And Mrs. Howarth (about 1780).
The Lumley Horseman. This is the oldest known English equestrian statue. Commissioned by John, Lord Lumley in about 1580, it depicts Edward III who reigned from 1327 - 1377.
Burgonet, German, about 1600.
Combination Axe and Pistol, Iberian Peninsula, 1600 - 1630.
Dagger (Katar), Indian, 18th century.
Parade Shield, North Italian, 16th century.
Detail of Wheellock Rifled Carbine, German, about 1580.
The description reads: “Although small this is one of the finest wheellock carbines ever made. It shows both technical innovation is design and elegance of decoration. The lock is entirely enclosed with an iron shield, decorated with the arms of the city of Stettin, and the stag horn panels engraved with hunting scenes and set into the stock are of the highest quality.”
Anne and Elizabeth, mother and daughter reunited in the gift shop.
Getting a quick bite to eat in the cafe.
Myself and Max with two of the Yeoman Warders.
The site where tradition claims Henry VI was killed on May 21st, 1471, amidst the Wars of the Roses.
Portable altarpiece, about 1200. Made of ivory and was once brightly colored with paints.
Copper, gold, and enamel pyx, about 1200. This small container once held Communion bread blessed by a priest.
Silver groats, penny, and farthing, 1272 - 1307. These coins had all been minted at The Tower of London.
Seal matrix, about 1200. This wax seal belonged to Wilfred, Count of Lomello in Italy.
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| Photo by Max McDougall. |
