The Tower of London has been many things to England over the years since the white tower was built in the 1200's. It has been a palace, a prison, a home for the Crown Jewels, an execution site, and a major tourist attraction. The photo on the right is of the Traitor's Gate, through which prisoners were brought into the Tower from the Thames. Some of the famous celebrities who entered through this gate were Ann Boleyn, Sir Thomas More, and Catherine Howard. As they passed by London Bridge on the way in, they could view the heads of anyone who had been recently executed, as they were displayed from London Bridge. Alas, the executioner's block is now behind glass, and no photos are allowed, but it is well worth a look. Also on the premises is an impressive collection of Henry VIII's armor and weapons.
