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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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.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
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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NORMAN, ROMANESQUE MADE OUT OF CAEN STONE. My favorite place. Stunning photograph, capturing the power of this fabulous chapel.
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These are the Crown Jewels that are part of a working monarchy!
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Fantastic teaching tool!
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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.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
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