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‘Superbloom’ field of flowers to surround Tower of London for Platinum Jubilee

Nov 23, 2021 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Tower of London will be surrounded by a vibrant field of millions of colorful flowers in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year. Historic Royal Palaces said the “Superbloom” floral display will fill and transform the moat around the tourist attraction in central London. In spring 2022, more than 20 million seeds will be sown from carefully designed seed … [Read more...] about ‘Superbloom’ field of flowers to surround Tower of London for Platinum Jubilee

Two new ‘beefeaters’ join the ranks at the Tower of London

Oct 1, 2021 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Two new “beefeaters” have donned their famous dark blue and red uniforms for the first time as they prepare to join the ranks of the guards at the Tower of London. Emma Rousell from Derby and Paul Langley from South Shields have begun training to become the newest Yeoman Warders at the central London landmark. Both Ms. Rousell and Mr. Langley have been chosen for the … [Read more...] about Two new ‘beefeaters’ join the ranks at the Tower of London

Royal Mint Coin display honoring Queen lights up Tower of London

Jun 3, 2021 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Royal Mint has marked the coming official celebration of the Queen’s 95th birthday and her coronation anniversary with projections on the walls of the Tower of London of coins from her reign. The 90-foot display featured coins bearing the five effigies of the Queen used since she ascended the throne, and the new commemorative £5 coin minted to reflect her becoming the … [Read more...] about Royal Mint Coin display honoring Queen lights up Tower of London

Tower of London reopens after lockdown – and public chooses name for new raven

May 20, 2021 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

The Tower of London has reopened after lockdown, and a baby raven at the Tower of London has been named Branwen following a public vote. The winning name was announced as part of the tower’s reopening after its longest closure since the Second World War. “The results are in! Our new baby raven’s name is … BRANWEN,” @TowerOfLondon tweeted on Wednesday. The results … [Read more...] about Tower of London reopens after lockdown – and public chooses name for new raven

The Tower of London Wants Your Help In Naming Their New Raven

May 4, 2021 By Jonathan 1 Comment

The Tower of London is celebrating the end of its longest closure since the Second World War by asking the public to name its latest arrival: a raven chick. Born in March, the young corvid will be named either Florence, Matilda, Branwen, Bronte, or Winifred, decided by a public vote running between May 4 and May 18. The legend of the ravens says that if the birds leave … [Read more...] about The Tower of London Wants Your Help In Naming Their New Raven

Great London Buildings – A Brief History of The Tower of London

Mar 23, 2016 By John Rabon

Castles in general were not only defensive strongholds, but also displays of power (and maybe overcompensating a bit).  This was especially true for the Normans, who felt that the keep was a representation of the lord’s authority.  After William the Conqueror defeated Harold of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey that same year, he set … [Read more...] about Great London Buildings – A Brief History of The Tower of London

Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about the Tower of London

Jun 3, 2014 By John Rabon

The Tower of London.  Built in 1066 by William I as part of the Norman conquest of England, the Tower has long been an important locale and center of the monarchy.  Next time you have a chance to visit, here are some interesting facts and figures to think about while you tour the grounds. The Official Name Despite being referred to as the Tower of London, the building’s … [Read more...] about Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about the Tower of London

Tower of London to Fill in its Moat with Clay Poppies to Honor the World War I Centenary

May 8, 2014 By Jonathan

August marks the centenary of the beginning of World War I, which is the great war often forgotten about in the shadow of World War II. It was still a cataclysmic event that touched every aspect of British life (and arguably caused WWII as well). To honor the over 800,000 lives lost, Historic Royal Palaces will be filling the moat around The Tower of London with over 800,000 … [Read more...] about Tower of London to Fill in its Moat with Clay Poppies to Honor the World War I Centenary

Halt! The Tower of London Gets a New Working Drawbridge

Apr 3, 2014 By Jonathan

The Tower of London, after years of planning and construction, have unveiled a new drawbridge - the first working drawbridge on the site in over a generation. Originally created in 1834, to allow munitions to be brought into the basement of the iconic White Tower from the wharf, the drawbridge would have spanned a water filled moat, but this was deemed noxious and drained in … [Read more...] about Halt! The Tower of London Gets a New Working Drawbridge

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