March 23, 2013

THE TOWER OF LONDON: THE CEREMONY OF THE KEYS — HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ACTIVITY FOR EVERY VISITOR

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When we have guests in London, Stephanie and I try to arrange a visit to THE TOWER OF LONDON  to see CEREMONY OF THE KEYS.  It is wonderful!  It is the evening closing down of the Tower of London in a most solemn and impressive, even ancient, ceremony.  If you can fit it in one evening, don’t miss this event.

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December 26, 2012

THE TOWER OF LONDON: ONE OF LONDON’S TOP TEN VISITOR SITES

Filed under: Tower of London — tmooresr @ 10:04 am

Year after year, I take members of my family and friends to visit the TOWER OF LONDON.  The historic site is visually and historically thrilling.  But, it is much more interesting if you have read about the Tower before your visit.  The Beefeaters who walk you round the site are fascinating, full of history, and knowledgable.  They know all the gory details as well as other anecdotes which will captivate you.  I am posting a few details which I found on the computer, and I will attach them in hopes they may assist you in your preparation to visit the Tower.

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December 21, 2012

THE TOWER OF LONDON, THE POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW

Filed under: PHOTO SHARING,Tower of London — tmooresr @ 9:49 pm

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December 10, 2012

GOOD NIGHT, LONDON: lots to talk about tomorrow–all those Christmas events!

Filed under: GOOD NIGHT LONDON,Tower of London — tmooresr @ 9:55 pm

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December 6, 2012

TOWER BRIDGE: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM AN OPEN TOP TOUR BUS IN SEPTEMBER — I was the only person on the bus, and I was having such fun.

Filed under: PHOTO SHARING,Tower of London — tmooresr @ 11:31 am

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November 2, 2012

THE TOWER OF LONDON: THE ROYAL CHAPEL ST PETER AD VINCULA ~~THE TUDOR CHAPEL~~ THE BURIAL CHAPEL OF ANNE BOLEYN, SIR THOMAS MORE, AND OTHER NOTABLES OF GREAT INTEREST

Filed under: Tower of London — tmooresr @ 4:54 am

If you join the Yeoman Warder Tours at the Tower of London, you will be given a great treat at the end of your experience:  a visit to the Royal Chapel of St Peter Ad  Vincula.  If you go through the Tower of London on your own, you can visit the ROYAL CHAPEL at the end of a visiting day.  This is the Tudor Chapel where many Queens, Saints, and people convicted of treason were buried headless.  St. John Chapel in the White Tower and The Royal Chapel St Peter Ad Vincula are two sites that are not to be missed while at the Tower of London.  The Tudors had a way of punishing their enemies, and to cross the King usually meant a rather frightening visit to the Tower of London and most likely a visit to the chopping block!  My own namesake SIR THOMAS MORE became a saint after defying the King and losing his head.  Queen Anne Boleyn paid for her flirtations and unfaithfulness to King Henry VIII.  And there were many others!  Incredible history to be heard about this Tudor Chapel.

Arthur Prince of Wales, Henry VIII’s older brother who should have been king, and first husband of Katherine of Aragon

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November 1, 2012

ST JOHNS CHAPEL: THE WHITE TOWER, THE TOWER LONDON — THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHAPEL IN LONDON ~~MY FAVORITE SITE IN LONDON, WITHOUT QUESTION! THE OLDEST CHAPEL IN LONDON – 1080 AD

Filed under: Tower of London — tmooresr @ 10:12 pm

NORMAN, ROMANESQUE MADE OUT OF CAEN STONE.  My favorite place.  Stunning photograph, capturing the power of this fabulous chapel.

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October 7, 2012

THE CROWN JEWELS AT THE TOWER OF LONDON BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED. HEADS UP! THEY ACTUALLY HAVE TO WORK; THEY HAVE A JOB.

Filed under: jewelry,Tower of London — tmooresr @ 4:19 pm

These are the Crown Jewels that are part of a working monarchy!

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September 28, 2012

THE TOWER OF LONDON: THE OLDEST TIMELINE ON FACEBOOK

Filed under: Tower of London — tmooresr @ 7:09 am

Fantastic teaching tool!

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September 7, 2012

CROSSING TOWER BRIDGE IN MAUREEN’S CAR ***WHAT A FRIGHT***

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MAUREEN took us to see the East End of London where she grew up during the war.  It was an amazing story about her running to the shelters as the wardens yelled HURRY, HURRAY.  We crossed TOWER BRIDGE, and I just happened to have my camera out;  it was such fun.  We ended up in Borough Market where my camera danced with joy;  we had the best grilled shrimp lunch.  Have a look at my bridge crossing.

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