"The Bloody Tower" stands on the
Thames river walking distance from
Tower Bridge. Historically The Tower of
London housed
traitors to the
monarchy prior to their
beheading. Nowadays the tower houses the
Crown Jewels, the
Domesday Book and the Yeoman Warders, or
Beefeaters.
It is also home to a number of ravens tended by the Yeoman Ravenmaster. Legend has it that the ravens leaving the tower will foretell the end of the monarchy.
Now a popular tourist attraction providing guided tours, the tower is a fascinating place to visit. Don't miss Traitor's Gate - the gate through which those who had fallen from grace with the monarchy were lead to their doom.
Interesting fact: All Yeoman Warders are retired members of Her Majesty's army, and are the only people permitted to reside (and be buried) within the tower's grounds.