Legends about sights. The Tower of London is one of the most imposing and popular of London's historical sites. Now it is a museum. It comprises 20 towers. - презентация

1 Legends about sights

2 The Tower of London is one of the most imposing and popular of London's historical sites. Now it is a museum. It comprises 20 towers. The oldest is the White Tower, 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 evil reputation as a prison. The Tower is famous as home of the Crown Jewels. Today they can be viewed in their new jewel house. They include the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother which contains the celebrated Indian diamond

3 In the centre of the Tower of London is the famous White Tower. It is the oldest part of the fortress and was built on the site of the Norman Keep built by William the Conqueror. Over two centuries later the skeletons of two little boys were found buried beneath steps in the White Tower.

4 Many stories associated with British history come from the Tower. In 1483 King Edward IV's two sons were murdered in the so-called Bloody Tower. It has been host to many famous executions and imprisonments, including those of Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh. Anne Boleyn Catherine Howard

5 Many Tudor's prisoners entered the Tower of London through the Traitors' Gate. Elizabeth I was held as a prisoner in the Tower for two months by the order of her half sister, Queen Mary. Mary felt that her throne was being threatened by Elizabeth, so she imprisoned her in the Tower Elizabeth I Queen Mary

6 The group of ravens at the Tower comprises at least seven individuals (six required, with a seventh in reserve). The presence of the ravens is traditionally believed to protect the Crown and the Tower; a superstition suggests that "If the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it." Crown superstition

7 Of course, no visit to the Tower would be complete without seeing the ravens; huge black birds who are an official part of the Tower community. Legend states that if the ravens were to leave the Tower the Crown will fall, and Britain with it. Under the special care of the Raven Master(A Yeoman Warder, or Beefeater), the ravens are fed a daily diet of raw meat. And there is no danger of them flying away, because their wings are clipped.

8 The Crown Jewels are housed in this building As well as being a palace and a fortress, the Tower of London has also served as: the first Royal Armoury Royal Mint (where money is made) Royal Observatory Royal Zoo Today the Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and is open to the public as a museum