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Author: Nigel Jones Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250018145 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 665
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A dazzling history of the Tower of London, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, and the people who populated it. Castle, royal palace, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, home to the crown jewels, armory, record office, observatory, and the most visited tourist attraction in the UK: The Tower of London has been all these things and more. No building in Britain has been more intimately involved in the island's story than this mighty, brooding stronghold in the very heart of the capital, a place which has stood at the epicenter of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years. Now historian Nigel Jones sets this dramatic story firmly in the context of national—and international—events. In a gripping account drawn from primary sources and lavishly illustrated with sixteen pages of stunning photographs, he captures the Tower in its many changing moods and its many diverse functions. Here, for the first time, is a thematic portrayal of the Tower of london not just as an ancient structure, but as a living symbol of the nation of Great Britain.
Author: Nigel Jones Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250018145 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 665
Book Description
A dazzling history of the Tower of London, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, and the people who populated it. Castle, royal palace, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, home to the crown jewels, armory, record office, observatory, and the most visited tourist attraction in the UK: The Tower of London has been all these things and more. No building in Britain has been more intimately involved in the island's story than this mighty, brooding stronghold in the very heart of the capital, a place which has stood at the epicenter of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years. Now historian Nigel Jones sets this dramatic story firmly in the context of national—and international—events. In a gripping account drawn from primary sources and lavishly illustrated with sixteen pages of stunning photographs, he captures the Tower in its many changing moods and its many diverse functions. Here, for the first time, is a thematic portrayal of the Tower of london not just as an ancient structure, but as a living symbol of the nation of Great Britain.
Author: Daniel Diehl Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752473786 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 310
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A history of the building itself, told through the stories of the people, royal and common, good and bad, heroes and villains, who lived and died there. This book presents a microcosm of human experience, from love and death to greed and betrayal, all played out against romantic period settings ranging from medieval knights to the days of World War Two.
Author: Christopher Skaife Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 1443455946 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 208
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For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones. But their role is even more important than that—legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust and great harm will befall the kingdom. The responsibility for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass falls to one man: the Ravenmaster. The current holder of the position is Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife, and in this fascinating, entertaining and touching book he memorably describes the ravens’ formidable intelligence, their idiosyncrasies and their occasionally wicked sense of humour. The Ravenmaster is a compelling, inspiring and irreverent story that will delight and surprise anyone with an interest in British history or animal behaviour.
Author: Alan Hedley Publisher: Pitkin ISBN: 9780853725237 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Tower of London is one of the capital's most famous landmarks and draws countless tourists and visitors every year. This is a fascinating Pitkin guide in which Alan Brooke provides a comprehensive history of the fortress and palace, dating from the Norman Conquest through to its position today as treasury of the Crown Jewels and tourist attraction. Detailed and well-researched, the guide is packed with information not just about the famous White Tower which forms the centre of the structure but also its surrounding buildings, such as the Bell Tower in which Sir Thomas More was imprisoned in before his execution by Henry VIII, and the Tower Green which was the site of executions of famous figures such as Lady Jae Grey and Robert Devereux. Perfect for visitors to the Tower, there is also a detailed look at where the crown regalia has historically been stored and where visitors can find the Crown Jewels today. The famous tradition and ceremony of the Tower is also addressed, with informative sections on the Yeoman Warders and the 'beating of the hounds' ceremony every third year. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
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