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The Tower of London.
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Middle Tower, the public entrace to the Tower of London.
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Our Yeoman Warder giving us a tour.
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Looking at the south wall with the Tower Bridge behind and the Raven cages in front.
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The Jewel House on the left, where the Crown Jewels are kept safe.
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The White Tower - the oldest part of Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.
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Ravens have lived at the Tower ever since it was built. There is a superstition dating from the time of Charles II that when there are no longer ravens in the Tower both the White Tower and the British Commonwealth will fall. That's why their wings are clipped...
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The White Tower transformed from a fortress to an armory. These days it is an armory museum.
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Some of the armory of Henry VIII.
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Chris is enjoying the view from the south wall.
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Jacqui also enjoys the views from the south wall.
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This is the south wall that everyone is talking about.
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The Yeoman Warders.
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Jacqui getting a little friendly with this Yeoman Warder.
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The Tower Bridge.
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The Tower Bridge close up.
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