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Tower of London

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Description: Since it was built in late 1066, the Tower of London has donned many different guises – perhaps most well-known as a prison (from 1100 to after the World War II), it has also been a treasury, armoury, royal residence and was even housed a menagerie once, boasting a polar bear amongst its collection of exotic animals in 1251. Other highlights of the Tower’s history include acting as the location for Guy Fawkes’ confession to his part in the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, as well as execution of Anne Boleyn, and the long-held superstition that six ravens must be kept in the grounds at all times to prevent the collapse of the Kingdom.

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Full Price: £19.00

Child: £9.50; 5 - 15 years old.

Family: £50.00

Sr. Citizens: £16.00; Over 60’s.

Groups: £8.55 - £17.10; 15 persons or more. £8.55 for Children, £14.40 for Students and Senior Citizens, £17.10 for Adults.

Events at Tower of London

Power House
Galleries / Art Exhibition
Exploring organisations of state which were based in the Tower.
25 Mar 2011 - 31 Dec 2012 Mon, Sun 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day

The Ceremony of The Keys
Various Events / Fair/Show
The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London.
Daily 9:30 PM - 10:05 PM Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day

Crown Jewels Re-display
Museums / Museum Exhibition
The newly refurbished Jewel House is unveiled with new displays.
29 Mar - 31 Oct 2012 Mon, Sun 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; 01 Nov - 31 Dec 2012 Mon, Sun 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Jenny Uglow: A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration
Various Events / Talk & Lecture
Biographer Jenny Uglow examines the first ten years of the Restoration, and the life of Charles II.
23 May 2012 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II and Her People
Various Events / Talk & Lecture
Andrew Marr explores the coronation rite.
24 May 2012 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Archaeology Weekend
Museums / Family/Children's activity
Opportunities to venture onto the Tower's foreshore and look for interesting finds.
26 - 27 May 2012 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM