We now travel along Lower Thames Street toward one of Britain’s most dramatic historic landmarks — the Tower of London.
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, the Tower has served as royal palace, fortress, armoury, prison and even zoo. Within its ancient walls, famous prisoners such as Anne Boleyn met their fate. Today, it houses the Crown Jewels — including the Imperial State Crown worn at coronations.
The white central keep, known as the White Tower, is nearly 1,000 years old and remains one of the finest surviving Norman fortresses in Europe.
Just ahead stands the instantly recognisable Tower Bridge, completed in 1894. Often mistaken for London Bridge, Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge. Its twin Gothic-style towers and high-level walkways make it one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
If we’re fortunate with traffic, we may slow or briefly stop for photos. From here, you can capture both the medieval Tower and Victorian engineering brilliance in one frame.
This area perfectly illustrates London’s layers of history — from Norman conquest to imperial power and modern tourism.
Next, we head back into the financial heart of the capital.