A raven on the lawn at the Tower of London. Legend has it that if
the ravens ever leave the Tower, the monarchy will fall. As a result, the
handlers keep the birds' wings clipped.
The Tower is the flip side of Westminster Abbey. Both places have a tremendous amount of history associated with them. But, where Westminster displays the glory of British history, the Tower displays its dark nature. Visitors can walk through the cells where Sir Walter Raleigh and other famous prisoners lived, see the staircase where the young Princes were killed, and visit the chapel where such notables as Lady Jane Grey and Anne Boleyn are buried. It's a strange and fascinating complex with a sinister air about it. It's another must see on any trip to London. The White Tower is undergoing restoration work on the interior. The only part that isn't being renovated in the White Tower is the Chapel of St. John. Also, try to cut in line around through the first few rooms of the Crown Jewel Rooms. All that's in there are movies projected on the walls showing the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and other occasions where she's worn the jewels. The real stuff is at the end of the maze. If you end up getting caught in the queues in these first few rooms, a visitor will develop the same feeling as one gets after the first two minutes of being on the 'It's a Small World' ride at Disneyland.
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