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Tower Of London Collection (#3)

"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

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Orb and The Sceptres with the Crosses, 1911. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageTower Of London Collection: St. Edward's Crown, 1911. Creator: Unknown

St. Edward's Crown, 1911. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1911. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. Creator: Unknown

The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Peace Rejoicings - Hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London, 1856. Creator: W Thomas

The Peace Rejoicings - Hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
The Peace Rejoicings - Hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Firing of the Tower Guns [after peace is declared], 1856. Creator: Unknown

Firing of the Tower Guns [after peace is declared], 1856. Creator: Unknown
Firing of the Tower Guns [after peace is declared], 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War at the Tower of London:.intelligence reached London that an hour before the anxious work of

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Creator: Unknown

Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Used during coronations, ...intimately connected with the most solemn part of the whole ceremony, when the holy oil

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Tower of London, 1961. Creator: Unknown

Tower of London, 1961. Creator: Unknown
Tower of London, 1961. Ground plan of the Tower of London, with key indicating building periods: Roman; William I & II, c.1086-97; Richard I, 1189-99; Henry III, 1216-72; Edward I

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Crown worn by George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911, 1962. Creator: Unknown

Crown worn by George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Crown worn by George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911, 1962. The Imperial Crown of India is set with 6, 170 diamonds, 9 emeralds, 4 rubies, and 4 sapphires

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Orb and Sceptre, 1962. Creator: Unknown

Orb and Sceptre, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Orb and Sceptre, 1962. The Sovereign's Orb and Sovereign's Sceptre, royal regalia used in British coronations, part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Prince of Wales's Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown

Prince of Wales's Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Prince of Wales's Crown, 1962. Coronet made in 1728 for Frederick, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of George II. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Background imageTower Of London Collection: 'The Kings of England Often Passed the Night Before their Coronation in the Sovereign's... 1937

"The Kings of England Often Passed the Night Before their Coronation in the Sovereign's... 1937
"The Kings of England Often Passed the Night Before their Coronation in the Sovereign's Apartments at the Tower, 1937

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Jewels as they were displayed in the Wakefield Tower about 1875, 1962. Creator: Frank Watkins

The Jewels as they were displayed in the Wakefield Tower about 1875, 1962. Creator: Frank Watkins
The Jewels as they were displayed in the Wakefield Tower about 1875, 1962. Visitors at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels were displayed in the Wakefield Tower

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Imperial State Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown

Imperial State Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Imperial State Crown, 1962. Worn on State occasions. In front is the balas ruby, ...given to the Black Prince in the fourteenth century'

Background imageTower Of London Collection: St. Edward's Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown

St. Edward's Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1962. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854. Cannons are fired in the Tower of London to celebrate the Russian defeat in the Crimean War

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Front cover of 'The Illustrated London News', Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Front cover of "The Illustrated London News", Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Front cover of "The "Illustrated London News", Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. The Tower of London, the River Thames, coat of arms of the City of London, crossed mace and sword

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Old Street Map of London Central, East End and River Thames 1908

Old Street Map of London Central, East End and River Thames 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908. The street map features London Central and the east End with the River Thames from Blackfriars Bridge to the London Docks

Background imageTower Of London Collection: City of London Road Map

City of London Road Map
Black and white illustration of geographical, road map of London, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Flood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Flood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Flood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). The worst Thames flood within living memory...the Tower moat - ordinarily used as a football ground - filled with water

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Imperial State Crown, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell

The Imperial State Crown, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
The Imperial State Crown, worn on State occasions. In front is the balas ruby given to the Black Prince in the fourteenth century, 1953

Background imageTower Of London Collection: England, London, Tower of London and The Walkie Talkie Building

England, London, Tower of London and The Walkie Talkie Building

Background imageTower Of London Collection: England, London, Tower of London, Tudor Houses on Tower Green with The Shard in The

England, London, Tower of London, Tudor Houses on Tower Green with The Shard in The Background

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Jewel House, Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site, London, England, UK

The Jewel House, Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Yeoman or Beefeater uniform close up at the Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site

Yeoman or Beefeater uniform close up at the Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: the Shard, Tate modern and the river thames bathing in the afternoon light, London

the Shard, Tate modern and the river thames bathing in the afternoon light, London, England, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Aerial view of The Shard, River Thames, Tower Bridge and City of London, London, England

Aerial view of The Shard, River Thames, Tower Bridge and City of London, London, England

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Ancient Latin inscription in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London, London, England, 1890 (print)

Ancient Latin inscription in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London, London, England, 1890 (print)
8618005 Ancient Latin inscription in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London, London, England, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Henry VI

Henry VI
3789776 Henry VI; (add.info.: Henry VI, portrait. King of England 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. 6 December 1421 - 21 May 1471)

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Henry VI

Henry VI
3789751 Henry VI; (add.info.: Henry VI, portrait. King of England 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. 6 December 1421 - 21 May 1471)

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, released from the Tower of London, pays homage at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth

Sir Walter Raleigh, released from the Tower of London, pays homage at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth I (litho)
3105692 Sir Walter Raleigh, released from the Tower of London, pays homage at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth I (litho) by Skinner

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Ancient inscription on the wall of the White Tower, Tower of London, England, 1890 (print)

Ancient inscription on the wall of the White Tower, Tower of London, England, 1890 (print)
8618007 Ancient inscription on the wall of the White Tower, Tower of London, England, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The so-called Raleigh's cell in the White Tower, Tower of London, London, England, 1890 (print)

The so-called Raleigh's cell in the White Tower, Tower of London, London, England, 1890 (print)
8618002 The so-called Raleigh's cell in the White Tower, Tower of London, London, England, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Henry VI

Henry VI
3790401 Henry VI; (add.info.: Henry VI, portrait. King of England 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. 6 December 1421 - 21 May 1471)

Background imageTower Of London Collection: John Feckenham visits Lady Jane Grey in the Tower of London (print)

John Feckenham visits Lady Jane Grey in the Tower of London (print)
7419984 John Feckenham visits Lady Jane Grey in the Tower of London (print) by Northcote, James (1746-1831) (after); (add.info.: John Feckenham, by order of the Queen Mary I)

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Londoners enjoy the early summer sun on the banks of the River Thames by the Tower of

Londoners enjoy the early summer sun on the banks of the River Thames by the Tower of London. 2nd June 1955

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Tower of London and Tower Wharf, June 1929

The Tower of London and Tower Wharf, June 1929
A view north over the Thames to the Tower of London and Tower Wharf. The Thames was a busy river, as seen by the number of barges in the foreground

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Tower of London. General View from the South, c1920. Creator: Unknown

Tower of London. General View from the South, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Tower of London. General View from the South, c1920. Londons famous historic palace, prison, fortress and armoury, dating from the 11th century. In the foreground is the River Thames. Postcard

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Tower of London. St. Thomass and the Bell Tower, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Tower of London. St. Thomass and the Bell Tower, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Tower of London. St. Thomass and the Bell Tower, c1910. View of part of the Tower of London - historic palace, prison, fortress and armoury - which dates from the 11th century

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe), City of London

Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe), City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953

Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1626 for the coronation of Charles I and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The Tower of London, 1859. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore

The Tower of London, 1859. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
The Tower of London, 1859. Historic castle located on the River Thames in central London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 until 1952

Background imageTower Of London Collection: The aerial view of London towards Tower of London and Tower Bridge, London, England

The aerial view of London towards Tower of London and Tower Bridge, London, England

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Tower Bridge, Tower of London and River Thames, London, England, UK

Tower Bridge, Tower of London and River Thames, London, England, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: City of London skyline, London, England, UK

City of London skyline, London, England, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: England, London, Tower of London, Ice Skating

England, London, Tower of London, Ice Skating

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Queens guards, changing the guard at The Jewel House, Tower of London

Queens guards, changing the guard at The Jewel House, Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Background imageTower Of London Collection: Architecture at Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Architecture at Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage site, London, England, UK




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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.