Tower of London complex from Tower Hill

Daffodils near an entrance to the Tower of London complex. Note that the moat is empty.

Patricia and Abby with the Tower Bridge in the background.

Through the walls

Warders are available to answer questions and they give short presentations.

Some of the buildings are quite old.

It was a surprise to see an elephant in the room. There really was an elephant in 1255 and a special room, not a large area, was built for it.

A view of the White Tower, the oldest part of the complex.

Look at the layers of construction. There was once a menagerie in this area.

The little girl in the pink jacket was ordering the adults around. She had a list of the things she wanted to see.

Ravens at the base of the White Tower.

The baboons look more realistic in the picture than when one sees them in person.

Another view of the White Tower. Its brick construction was new to England in the 1060s.

I am not sure which tower this is. There are a number of "towers," some only a couple of levels, in the complex.

Looking down from the battlements into the interior of the complex.

Looking out from the battlements at the "new" London, some of which is still under construction.

A real mix of styles

People live and work inside the complex.

Interesting architecture