The first bridge counting from the mouth of the River Thames, once the residence of the royal family, which eventually evolved into a prison where royal felons were held, tortured and executed.
One of 28 bridges over the Thames, near the Tower of London. Built in 1886-1894, the bridge is named for the four tower-like structures that join the bridge. The two main towers of the Tower of London are 140 feet high and the span between them is 200 feet. The bridge is divided into two levels, the lower level of the bridge can be opened and closed, usually open to traffic, when the bridge chair is opened can accommodate 10,000 tons of ships to pass; the upper level of a wide suspended walkway, fitted with glass windows on both sides of the pedestrians boarding the bridge can enjoy the view of the Thames.
As a prison for royal felons, the Tower of London is marked by a bloody history: in 1483, it housed 13-year-old Lord Edward V and his brother Richard (11), who were assassinated; in 1536, the maid Anne Boleyn, who had a relationship with Henry VIII, was murdered in the Tower of London. Boleyn was sentenced to death for adultery in 1536 for her secret marriage to Henry VIII, whose own daughter became the Queen of England, the famous Elizabeth I. In 1554, Joan Grey was sentenced to death in her own house by the late King. Queen Grey was convicted of treason after Mary, the late king's own son, came to power and died at the age of 18.
The Tower of London must go to the "Museum of Treasures", the collection of the world's largest piece of diamond "Star of the continent", weighing 530 carats, in addition to the East India Company gave Queen Victoria's Cockaigne diamonds, and so on, living up to the "Museum of Treasures". "Treasure Museum" reputation.
Dove Square
The square with the most pigeons in the world, built to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar and the center of London's festivities.
Trafalgar Square, also known as Pigeon Square, was built in 1805 after Britain won the Battle of Trafalgar against the French and Spanish allies, and has been the center of London's festivities ever since. Twenty years later, Britain built the monumental Trafalgar Square in central London.
In the center of Trafalgar Square, there is a column standing on a quadrangular stone base, up to 56 meters high above the column was erected more than 5 meters high statue of Admiral Nelson (Admiral of the Navy), this magnificent monument is 1840-1843 years by several famous sculptors and designers *** with the completion of the idea. In addition to the tall columns, Trafalgar Square is surrounded by several statues of historic British figures
The square is best known for its amazing pigeon population, which is said to have been home to pigeons before Trafalgar Square was built, and is now filled with more pigeons flying and strolling around the square, roosting at will, than it was ever possible for it to have in the first place.
Trafalgar Square is of great significance to London, and since it was built it has been the center of London's celebrations and events, with London's biggest New Year's Eve celebrations taking place in Trafalgar Square every year, and concerts, performances, rallies, marches and celebrations held in Trafalgar Square are too numerous to mention.
The buzz in Trafalgar Square continues all year round.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the largest castle still inhabited in Britain.
The town where Windsor Castle is located is known as the 'King's Town' and has a long history, having first been built during Roman rule.
In 1070, William the Conqueror in order to consolidate the defense of the west of London and chose this location of high ground, the construction of the earth as the main material of the castle, through the later kings Henry II and Edward III continue to renovate the castle becomes more and more solid, and gradually become a display of the authority of the royal family of the royal castles in the United Kingdom. It was not until the early 19th century that George IV's massive remodeling basically completed the current scale.
The Windsor Castle is now home to countless treasures of the British royal family, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rusben, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others. There are countless treasures of the British royal family in Windsor Castle, including the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Rusben, Rembrandt and other masters, as well as furniture and decorations from the Middle Ages, which makes every room here a small art gallery. Most of the castle's halls are now open to the public, but not the Hall of Royalty, which houses many of the British royal family's prized artifacts, including even a banner presented to Queen Victoria by the Empress Dowager Cixi and a scroll from the then president of China's Yunnan Province, given to Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her wedding in 1947.
Windsor Castle is also one of the most important places for the king to issue knighthoods and titles for royalty and nobility, the most famous of which is the "Knight of Knights of the Guardian" (Parameter Configuration Gallery). "Knight of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of England is the highest level, the current Crown Prince Charles was awarded the title of "Knight of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of the Knights of England". In addition, Queen Elizabeth II spent her early childhood here, and she often leads her entourage here for vacations and weekends. Especially during the royal festivities, as well as important holidays such as Christmas, the Queen would choose to host a banquet at Windsor Castle to hold a grand celebration. In British high society, people are proud to be able to participate in the Windsor Castle ceremony.