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Tam Reilly

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2 years

An absolute honour holding vigil over Her Magesty tonight.

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The Yeoman Warder team from last nights Vigil at Westminster Hall. @beefeater407 @BeefeaterDave @spike_abbott @danbensonxix @Beefeaterflo

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2 years

Managed to take this snap whilst on a break from Vigil duties at Westminster Hall last night.

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2 years

Watchman duty again tonight @TowerOfLondon and "all is well" during my 0100 walk about.

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2 years

So it's Watchman duty for me tonight, but at least I had a good vantage point to see the firework display outside the Sally Port @TowerOfLondon . Happy New Year everyone, cheers🍺

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35 years ago, 2 young men embarked on careers in the @RAF_Regiment and serve together several times, starting at 27 Sqn RAF Leuchars. Little did I or #Paul "fraggle" Langley know that one day we would both become Yeoman Warders @TowerOfLondon

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Today I was finally sworn in as a member of the Kings Sovereign Ceremonial bodyguard at St. James's Palace. I was joined by members of the Yeoman Body and following the ceremony lunch was had at the RAF Club. Thanks to all @BeefeaterDave @spike_abbott @danbensonxix @TowerOfLondon

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2 years

One of the perks of living and working @TowerOfLondon is that it gives you the opportunity to take in sights such as the magnificent @TowerBridge at night.

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2 years

It's been a tough night shift for our Xmas Beefeaters guarding the Kings House on Tower Green @TowerOfLondon . But in typical Yeoman Warder fashion, they have fought through adversity 🙂.

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2 years

On this day 1963, one Thomas Reilly from Dundee (of no known Royal or noble blood) was born. Oh wait, that's me....Well happy birthday to me then I suppose. 😉🤣🎂🍻

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2 years

For all that have shared, retweeted, sent thanks and good wishes. Thank you. Its good to know that there are so many decent and caring people out there.

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1 year

Today, Yeoman Warder Tracey Machin was sworn in as a member of His Majesty's Body of the Yeoman of the Guard in Extrodinare at St James's Palace. Congratulations, Tracey, and welcome to the Body.

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1 year

Whitsun State Parade this morning @TowerOfLondon and the Chief Yeoman Warder's last.

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2 years

People often ask if I've seen ghosts @TowerOfLondon . Now I'm not one to believe in such things but I do think that the ground floor of the Salt Tower has an atmosphere about it...don't ask me why it just does.

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2 years

0730 start this morning @TowerOfLondon . A bit early for refreshments at our private pub The Keys.

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2 years

My favorite pic from last night's residents street party @TowerOfLondon

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2 years

Manning the Middle Drawbridge at 2300 does have its advantages.

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2 years

All is quiet and serene before the buzz of another busy day @TowerOfLondon . The team here are poised ready to meet our visitors. If you're joining us today, why not stop and say hello.

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1 year

Tucked away on the upper floor of The Bell Tower @TowerOfLondon is this toilet. Said to have been installed to provide "relief " for a very important prisoner should he have been arrested. That prisoner...one Adolf Hitler.

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9 months

Fantastic Christmas Service at the @TowerOfLondon Chapel, St. Peter Ad Vincula. Here is the team post Parade outside the Kings House.

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2 years

This is the scene at the entrance points to 2 of our countries most famous landmarks @TowerOfLondon and @TowerBridge , absolutely disgusting. Not only is it a health hazard, but is this really the image we want our visitors to have of us @TowerHamletsNow

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2 years

Watchman duty again tonight. Going to be a chilly Ceremony of the Keys @TowerOfLondon

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(1)Sir Walter Ralegh's quarters in the Bloody Tower @TowerOfLondon . He was imprisoned for nearly 13 years here, the 2nd of his 3 incarnations at the Tower. Pardoned in 1617 and rearrested in 1618 on original charge of Treason, post failed expedition to find the gold of El Dorado.

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2 years

Like a torch beacon, the tip of the Shard is a backdrop to the south east turret of St Thomas's Tower @TowerOfLondon

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2 years

It's a tad windy this morning, but we're ready and raring to go here @TowerOfLondon . Lots for our visitors to see and do today. Look forward to meeting you.

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2 years

To all that have taken the time to follow me in 2022,thank you for your comments and support. I hope you and yours have a great festive period, and if Xmas is a difficult time for you, it is peaceful.

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1 year

During the recent swearing in of one of my Yeoman Warder colleagues at St. James's Palace, I manage to snap this of the magnificent stain glass window in the chapel. Depicting the countries of the Commenwealth it's a bit special.

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1 year

Watchman duty again tonight @TowerOfLondon , and it's shaping up to be a nice end to the Bank Holiday. Hope you all had a good one.

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2 years

After a couple of weeks off its good to be back @TowerOfLondon . The weather might be a bit grim, but as always, #beefeaters will be on hand to welcome our visitors.

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2 years

If you're coming to @TowerOfLondon today you can see and even have a seat on the Iron Thone from The Game of Thrones.

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2 years

Morning everyone. Look like it's going to be a beautiful day @TowerOfLondon

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Up and about early today. Here's the Byward Tower archway and Water lane taken from the causeway between the Byward and Middle towers.

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2 years

The Bell Tower and the rear of the King's House @TowerOfLondon . So much history within these walls. If only they could talk!

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2 years

Water lane @TowerOfLondon with the Wakefield Tower most prominent on the right. Did you know that the river Thames washed up as far as the inner wall until the completion of the outer wall in 1280, hence Water lane.

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11 months

It's been a long day, folks, but time for one last pic of the Casemates @TowerOfLondon , @TowerBridge and the moonlit sky. Night all.

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2 years

Following the end of Official Court Mouring at @TowerOfLondon the Yeoman Warder tours are back in full swing. Here we see @BeefeaterDave starting his at the Middle Tower whilst at the same time YS John Donald entertains his crowd at Traitors Gate.

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2 years

Something our visitors here @TowerOfLondon don't get to see. This is the entrance/exit to and from our homes in The Casemates.

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The Queens stairs leading to the river Thames @TowerOfLondon This was one of two waterside entrances into the Tower, the other being the Cradle Tower. The Queens stairs led to the Byward Postern or Sally Port Gate, where royalty and nobility would enter.

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2 years

Closing time @TowerOfLondon and its getting dark already "winter is coming"😯

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2 years

Well, this is interesting. Luckily there is an abundance of supplies in the Reilly household at the moment, so if snowed in, we'll be okay for a few weeks 😁

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2 years

Water lane at night @TowerOfLondon

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Opening the North Battlements this morning @TowerOfLondon with the "WalkieTalkie" and All Hallows Church in the background.

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10 months

UPDATE: @ryan_barnett . Is now on the next stage of his Story trg @TowerOfLondon , Traitors Gate. It's a tricky one as there are so many tales to tell from here, the Wakefield Tower and, of course, the Bloody Tower.

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1 year

On retirement, one of our Yeoman Warders asked me to continue his good work of looking after the small rose garden outside our houses in The Casemates @TowerOfLondon . Now, I'm no Alan Titchmarsh, so hopefully it's going okay.

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2 years

The change to GMT has made for a very dark closure @TowerOfLondon tonight. This view taken from the upper floor of the Beauchamp Tower.

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1 year

No matter how much you see it on a daily basis The White Tower never ceases to capture its awe-inspiring beauty , power, and magnificence

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10 months

Jubilee is looking very noble this morning.

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2 years

Our Xmas Beefeaters are braving the Chilly evening tonight @TowerOfLondon

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10 months

Taken from the roof of the Cradle Tower @TowerOfLondon . The sunsets to the southwest. Illuminating @TowerBridge at the end of a rather chilly day.

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2 years

The recently discovered Tudor forge @TowerOfLondon and featured recently by @theAliceRoberts on #diggingforbritain . A great tour by @ARJ_Hawkins our deputy curator, on its discovery, use, and potential future plans to maintain this unique piece of history.

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2 years

Our Polar Bear is looking rather resplendent tonight @TowerOfLondon

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2 years

Morning all. A decent start to the day here @TowerOfLondon , but with showers expected,if you're visiting us today,I would recommend bringing a brolley. #amatuerrmeteroligist

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2 years

It's Watchman duty tonight and a battle between me and the clock until 0730 tomorrow 😬

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2 years

Just your average Saturday stroll.

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2 years

The Byward Postern or Sally Port entrance @TowerOfLondon . Over 700 years old, it reeks of history. It was used, as was the Cradle Tower, as the private entrance for royalty and nobility.

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2 years

Had the pleasure of meeting GMTV's Laura Tobin tonight in our private Yeoman Warder bar @TowerOfLondon

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11 months

Early start today and a chance to take in the southern side of The White Tower here @TowerOfLondon set against gloomy sky lit by the lights of "the city" to the north. Is that a ghostly figure or a trick of the light at that window🤔.

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1 year

UPDATE: My mentee @ryan_barnett successfully passed his 1st Yeoman Gaoler @TowerOfLondon "Story " test (The Chapel). He is now on the 2nd phase of learning and development of the Towers illustrious history and is progressing nicely. We'll done mate.

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2 years

The contrast of ancient and new. @TowerOfLondon the inner ballium with the Wakefield and St. Thomas's Towers set against the Shard.

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11 months

At 1100 today, on duty Yeoman Warders @TowerOfLondon will gather at our garden of remembrance and informally remember the minute the guns fell silent to signal the end of WWI. We will remember those who sacrificed so much in the defence of our country and its values.

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2 years

The passage below St Thomas's Tower @TowerOfLondon Abandon hope all who enter here! #notgoinginthere

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2 years

Opening up the Towers South Battlements this morning. Looks like it's going to me a lovely day. Looking forward to seeing our visitors at the Tower of London throughout the day.

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2 years

Post Lord Mayor's show and the Oarsmen having a well deserved lunch at Mansion House.

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1 year

It's great to have my old Regt, @RAF_Regiment ,in the guisse of @kingscolour_sqn , who represents @RoyalAirForce for Ceremonial Duties, back @TowerOfLondon . Looking as smart as the proverbial bunch of carrots, as usual.

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1 year

Couldn't resist this view of the Bell Tower @TowerOfLondon set against the moon and night sky at midnight this evening.

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2 years

The Portcullis in the Bloody Tower @TowerOfLondon . It's over 700 years old, weighs over 2.5 tonnes, and before the windlass pulley mechanism was fitted, it is reported that it took 30 footmen to raise and lower it.

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9 months

So, @ryan_barnett successfully passed his Yeoman Gaoler progress check at Traitors Gate @TowerOfLondon , a huge milestone. He is now his penultimate block, the Broadwalk Stairs. Here the origins of the White Tower and tales of torture in the dungeon are explained. Nearly there!!

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This piece of wall @TowerOfLondon looks fairly bland, but it is, in fact, part of the old Roman wall of Londinium built in the late 300AD's. It formed part of the towers' riverside defences until the outer wall was completed in 1280.

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It's a chilly day @TowerOfLondon , but the evervesant @beefeater407 is keeping the crowds warm with tales of torture,murder, and execution (among other things) at Traitors Gate.

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2 years

Nice view of the moon passing over @twrbrdg_itself from my front door this evening.

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1 year

Sunday opening up and all is serene and peaceful @TowerOfLondon ....well at least till 9 o'clock 😁

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2 years

In the Bloody Tower @TowerOfLondon you can see and hear the story of the 2 young prince's. The uncrowned King Edward V & his brother Richard Duke of York (aged 12 & 9). Both of whom disappeared when living in the Tower in 1483. What do YOU think happened to them.

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2 years

The polar bear @TowerOfLondon is literally living the dream today.

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11 months

It's 5 pm on the last day of summer opening hours here @TowerOfLondon , and it's pretty dark outdide.. As of tomorrow, we close at 1630hrs.

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10 months

So we did the sunset the other day, now here is the sunrise at the north end @TowerBridge and of course our own little watering hole "The Keys" @TowerOfLondon . Have a great day, everyone.

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1 year

The Bloody Tower @TowerOfLondon . Originally the Garden Tower, it gave access to Lieutenant of the tower's garden. It was renamed after William Shakespeare wrote his play Richard III, in which he called it "the tower of blood". The Tower has a fascinating and colourful past.

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As some will know, all of the Yeoman Warders live @TowerOfLondon . This affords us some magnificent and unusual views from our houses. This is mine from my living room looking out into the eastern side of the towers moat.

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2 years

It was the annual Yeoman Warder Xmas lunch @BeefeaterLondon this afternoon. As always, we were looked after in fine style, and all had a great time. Thank you, Desmond, and the rest of the team.

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The lower chamber of the Salt Tower @TowerOfLondon . Built as part of Henry III inner curtain wall in the late 1320s, it looks very much like it would have done 800+ years ago.

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Aviators from the Queens Colour Sqn,my former Regt,conducting a Guard change today outside The Queens House on Tower Green. Looking immaculate as usual. @qcsofficial @RAF_Regiment @RoyalAirForce # Paul Langley @spike_abbott @beefeater407

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Taken this evening on the Wharf. It shows all dimensions of the fortress that is @TowerOfLondon . William's Norman Keep, The White Tower, + elements of its defensive rings wrapping round St. Thomas's and the Wakefield Towers.

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William the Conqueror 's "Norman Keep" The White Tower, viewed from the 2nd floor of the New Armouries building @TowerOfLondon

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Above Traitors Gate @TowerOfLondon , you will find the Medieval Palace. These rooms were used by both King Henry III and King Edward I in the 13th and early 14th centuries. The bed chamber is a recreation of what it may have looked like.

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1 year

Wow, I have been gifted this incredible water colour created by one of Mrs R's besties and family friend. Based on a photo provided, it is absolutely brilliant. Can't wait to have it framed and hung.

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1 year

Ascension day tomorrow = Gun salute @TowerOfLondon = Ceremonial State Dress = ...well you know🙂

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1 year

Morning all. Opening up duties today. Here, we have the upper entrance/exit of the Bloody Tower, the eastern turret of St.Thomas's Tower @TowerOfLondon , and our friend and neighbour @TowerBridge . Have a nice day, everyone.

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1 year

Watchman duties again tonight. Later, it will just me and the spirts of our illustrious predecessors sharing what is the oldest continuously manned Guardroom in the world.

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Watchman duty tonight. The Ceremony of the Keys was a warm and sultry one, but it didn't seem to spoil it for our guests @TowerOfLondon . Here they are, post ceremony.

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I'm doing a bit of work on the Yeoman Body archives today and came across this order from the Office of Ordnance dated 1794. It details the appointment of a new Master Gunner here @TowerOfLondon . It is absolutely fascinating having such rich history at hand.

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2 years

One of the 2 Porters Lodges in the ground floor of the Cradle Tower @TowerOfLondon . Cosy little spot.

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(1/3) #otd 1554 Lady Jane Grey was executed on Tower Green @TowerOfLondon . King Edward VI's succession plan was to ensure a protestant male successor. The plan was changed in favour of Jane to regin as Queen until a male heir was born.

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11 months

Morning all. After a rather blustery day yesterday, it's a calm start @TowerOfLondon . Whatever your plans are, have a good day.

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2 years

Our raven's have had the builders in. I'm "reliability" informed that, as @TowerOfLondon is a World Heritage Site, application for the extension was merely a flight of fantasy. However, our clever corvids didn't flap and here is the result 😉

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2 years

The calm before the storm on Water lane this morning (so named as the Thames washed against the inner before the outer wall was built).

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After 2 weeks off its Watchman duties tonight @TowerOfLondon , which, of course, incudes taking part in the 700 + year old #cereminyofthekeys and hosting our eager guests. Here is tonights happy bunch,post ceremony, next to the White Tower.

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The Brick Tower @TowerOfLondon houses the Royal Beasts exhibition. Accounts from 1210 show payments made to the keepers of Lions at the Tower, but exotic animals were probably kept here before this. The Menagerie closed for good in 1835.

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2 years

Always on the look out for unusual views @TowerOfLondon . This is St. Thomas's Tower taken from the Middle Drawbridge with HMS Belfast moored on the south bank of the Thames.

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Well, that's the Ceremony of the Keys done for another night. Here is the latest group of visitors who had the pleasure to take it in,post Ceremony.

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2 years

Opening up time @TowerOfLondon and it's hot already. If your joining us remember to slap on the sun block and keep hydrated. Also while here have a look at our new exibit all about the Yeoman Warders. You'll find in the Martin Tower.

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I got the "who are you looking at" stare while opening up this morning.

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