The Tower of London Experience

When you come from the original country of the Kohinoor, a trip to the Tower of London needs no reason.

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As I walked on the north bank of the River Thames, I couldn’t get my eyes off this mighty fortress. The royal palace, the infamous prison, the home of crowned jewels – there is simply so much history associated with this grand old monument.

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My visit to this historic castle was sombre, yet engaging. It was a typical English summer day, with the sun peeping out in-between the clouds.

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Beefeaters

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Ravens

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Torture Tower

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Crown Jewels

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