The Tower of London is one of the most imposing and popular of London'shistorical sites. It comprises not one, but 20 towers. The oldest of which, the WhiteTower, dates back to the llth century and the time of William the Conqueror.Nowadays a lot of tourists visit the Tower of London, because of the Tower's evilreputation as a prison. The Tower is famous as home of the Crown Jewels. Todaythey can be viewed in their new jewel house. They include the Crown of QueenElizabeth the Queen Mother which contains the celebrated Indian diamond. Many stories associated with British history come from the Tower. In 1483 KingEdward IV's two sons were murdered in the so called Bloody Tower. Over twocenturies later the skeletons of two little boys were found buried beneath steps inthe White Tower. Of course, no visit to the Tower would be complete without seeing the ravens; hugeblack birds who are an official part of the Tower community. Legend states that ifthe ravens were to leave the Tower the Crown will fall, and Britain with it. Under thespecial care of the Raven Master, the ravens are fed a daily diet of raw meat. Andthere is no danger of them flying away, because their wings are clipped.
Many stories associated with British history come from the Tower. In 1483 KingEdward IV's two sons were murdered in the so called Bloody Tower. Over twocenturies later the skeletons of two little boys were found buried beneath steps inthe White Tower.
Of course, no visit to the Tower would be complete without seeing the ravens; hugeblack birds who are an official part of the Tower community. Legend states that ifthe ravens were to leave the Tower the Crown will fall, and Britain with it. Under thespecial care of the Raven Master, the ravens are fed a daily diet of raw meat. Andthere is no danger of them flying away, because their wings are clipped.