Tower Of London Collection (#2)

East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000493 East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn

Stepney, The Tower of London, St John's Chapel, late 11th-century, looking NE (b/w photo)
8661884 Stepney, The Tower of London, St John's Chapel, late 11th-century, looking NE (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepney)

The Tower of London, The White Tower (litho)
8661839 The Tower of London, The White Tower (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London, The White Tower)

The Ceremony of the King's Keys (colour photo)
8668619 The Ceremony of the King's Keys (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ceremony of the King's Keys)

The Nation's Shrines, 1929: The Tower of London (colour litho)
8668427 The Nation's Shrines, 1929: The Tower of London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London)

View of the River Thames and the Tower of London, 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann
FLO4569185 View of the River Thames and the Tower of London, 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Victorian tourists examining the royal jewelry in the Crown Jewel Room, Tower of London
FLO4669676 Victorian tourists examining the royal jewelry in the Crown Jewel Room, Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Llewellyn Jewitt from London Interiors

London, 1753
6266244 London, 1753; (add.info.: A View of the Tower, with the Bridge and Part of the City of London, from the River. From an engraving by J.M. Muller dated 1753 after a work by Jacob Maurer)

The White Tower, 1883 (w/c on paper)
GHL267902 The White Tower, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Crowther, John (1837-1902); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London

The Waterloo Barracks (engraving)
8645317 The Waterloo Barracks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterloo Barracks)

Do You Know: Why "beefeaters"? (colour litho)
8668123 Do You Know: Why "beefeaters"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "beefeaters")

Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, late 11th-century, The Tudor Room, interior looking SE (b/w photo)
8661878 Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, late 11th-century, The Tudor Room, interior looking SE (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Norman Chapel of St. John the Evangelist or Caesar's Chapel in the White Tower or Keep of the Tower of London
FLO4669700 The Norman Chapel of St. John the Evangelist or Caesar's Chapel in the White Tower or Keep of the Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by B

The Great Horse Armoury in the Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert
FLO4669665 The Great Horse Armoury in the Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert from London Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead

Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo)
8664047 Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Book-plate of the Record Office in the Tower of London (engraving)
8665012 Book-plate of the Record Office in the Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book-plate of the Record Office in the Tower of London)

Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo)
8655967 Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Jewels, Tower of London)

London: Tower of London (b/w photo)
8640530 London: Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower of London)

Story of London: The Tower of London, 1078 (colour litho)
8659667 Story of London: The Tower of London, 1078 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London, 1078)

Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, Chapel of St John, late 11th-century, Interior, looking E (b/w photo)
8661885 Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, Chapel of St John, late 11th-century, Interior, looking E (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: England, Beefeater (colour litho)
8646579 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: England, Beefeater (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: England, Beefeater)

The Jewel House (engraving)
8645316 The Jewel House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel House. Illustration for London As It Is To-Day (H G Clarke)

Colonel Blood stealing the regalia from the tower (coloured engraving)
8642197 Colonel Blood stealing the regalia from the tower (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Blood stealing the regalia from the tower)

Illustration depicting Captain Blood attempting to steal the crown from the Tower of London, 1870 (engraving)
5616282 Illustration depicting Captain Blood attempting to steal the crown from the Tower of London, 1870 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000491 North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

Traitor's Gate
3507227 Traitor's Gate; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Traitor's Gate, used by during the Tudor period for bringing prisoners into the Tower of London built by Edward I)

King Henry VII of England and a billman, 1490. Henry VII's engraved suit of armour in the Tower of London
FLO4678481 King Henry VII of England and a billman, 1490. Henry VII's engraved suit of armour in the Tower of London, with convex breastplate, puckered plate skirt of lamboys

Stepney, The Tower of London, Tower Green and Beauchamp Tower from the E (b/w photo)
8661886 Stepney, The Tower of London, Tower Green and Beauchamp Tower from the E (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepney, The Tower of London)

Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, late 11th-century, The Sword Room, interior looking N (b/w photo)
8661882 Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, late 11th-century, The Sword Room, interior looking N (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Recruiting for the Royal Navy, Tower Hill, London (engraving)
8676774 Recruiting for the Royal Navy, Tower Hill, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting for the Royal Navy, Tower Hill, London)

The Regalia Room (engraving)
8650877 The Regalia Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regalia Room. Illustration for London As It Is To-Day (H G Clarke)

London, 1753
6116591 London, 1753; (add.info.: A View of the Tower, with the Bridge and Part of the City of London, from the River. From an engraving by J.M. Muller dated 1753 after a work by Jacob Maurer)

London: The Tower of London (litho)
8629750 London: The Tower of London (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London)

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Queen ELizabeth's Armoury (engraving)
8645346 Queen ELizabeth's Armoury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen ELizabeth's Armoury)

St Peter-ad-Vincula (engraving)
8645365 St Peter-ad-Vincula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peter-ad-Vincula, Situated within the Tower of London)

Queen Elizabeth's Salt, Crown Jewels, Tower of London (colour litho)
8659850 Queen Elizabeth's Salt, Crown Jewels, Tower of London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth's Salt, Crown Jewels)

Stepney, The Tower of London, St John's Chapel,s Triforium, late 11th-century (b/w photo)
8661883 Stepney, The Tower of London, St John's Chapel,s Triforium, late 11th-century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepney)

Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, late 11th-century, The Council Chamber (b/w photo)
8661880 Stepney, The Tower of London, The White Tower, late 11th-century, The Council Chamber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepney)

The Tower of London, The White Tower (litho)
8661845 The Tower of London, The White Tower (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London, The White Tower)

The Tower of London, The White Tower (litho)
8661840 The Tower of London, The White Tower (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London, The White Tower)

View of the Custom House on the River Thames in London, 1753. Creator: Anon
View of the Custom House on the River Thames in London, 1753. A View of the Custom House with part of the Tower [of London] taken from the River Thames

The Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower in their New Costume, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower in their New Costume, 1858. Beefeaters get new uniforms. The warders are a study, with their black velvet hats and particoloured ribbons

View of the city of London seen from the River Thames, 1753. Creator: Johann Michael Muller
View of the city of London seen from the River Thames, 1753. A View of The Tower [of London], with the Bridge, & part of the city of London. From the river'

View of the Custom House on the River Thames in London, 1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the Custom House on the River Thames in London, 1753. A View of the Custom House, with part of The Tower [of London], taken from ye river Thames

"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. Creator: Unknown
"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. M. Stilke...has paid especial attention to the writings of our immortal Shakspeare;

View of London from the Thames, 1755-1779. Creator: Balthasar Friedrich Leizelt
View of London from the Thames, 1755-1779

The Orb and The Sceptres with the Crosses, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Orb and The Sceptres with the Crosses, 1911. Royal regalia used by King George V and his Queen consort Mary of Teck during their coronation in 1911

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"The Tower of London: A Timeless Symbol of History and Remembrance" As the sun sets over the Tower of London, its ancient walls stand tall, bearing witness to centuries of captivating stories. From the ceramic poppies forming the breathtaking installation "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, " a poignant tribute to those lost in the First World War, to its commanding presence at dusk, this iconic landmark holds a special place in our hearts. At sunrise, as golden rays illuminate the river Thames below, Tower Bridge emerges majestically alongside The Shard and cityscape. It's a sight that encapsulates both modernity and tradition, reminding us that amidst progress lies an appreciation for heritage. Delving into history reveals fascinating glimpses into London's past. An Agas Map from 1561 showcases how this fortress has stood strong through changing times. And who could forget Anne Boleyn's haunting presence within these very walls? Captured by artist Cibot in her final moments here, her story echoes throughout time. The Tower also witnessed political intrigue with Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton imprisoned within its confines during Shakespearean times. John de Critz immortalized him in oil paint back in 1603 – a testament to power struggles that unfolded behind these stone ramparts. Traveling further back takes us to medieval England when the White Tower reigned supreme. Charles d Orleans' manuscript poems evoke memories of his captivity after being captured at Agincourt until his release four decades later. From above, an aerial view captures The Shard piercing through London's skyline while River Thames flows gracefully beneath it all. This panoramic vista reminds us that despite evolving landscapes and ever-changing citiescape dynamics - some landmarks remain steadfast symbols connecting generations across time. The Tower of London is more than just bricks and mortar; it represents resilience against adversity and serves as a living testament to human triumphs and tragedies alike.