Roger Parrish

Review of Wall to Wall

The Tower of London is probably the most famous Pa...

The Tower of London is probably the most famous Palace / Castle / Fortress in the world. What a terrific place to visit. The Queen regularly wears the Crown Jewels which are expensive, but the really priceless residents of the Tower are the Ravens. Legend says that the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six resident ravens ever leave the fortress. It was Charles II, according to the stories, who first insisted that the ravens of the Tower should be protected. The centrally positioned White Tower is one of the most important historic buildings in the world. It s part of a World Heritage Site and is an example of Norman Architecture. Inside is a unique Romanesque Chapel, the beautiful 11th-century Chapel of St John the Evangelist (c.1079) and the The Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula (1520 AD). The White Tower also houses the magnificent Royal Armouries collections, including the 300 year old exhibition Line of Kings as well as treasures of the Royal Armouries. There are arms and armour on display including the magnificent royal armours of Henry VIII (checkout how well his nether regions were protected), Charles I and James II. Another highlight for my Wife and I was Sir Walter Raleigh's cell in the Bloody Tower. What amazing history!