Delve into the history of the Tower as a royal zoo with sculptures of the Royal Beasts and the Royal Beasts exhibition, and explore the Tower’s Mint exhibition and discover where the majority of the country’s coins were made for more than 500 years. No visit to the Tower of London ...
The Royal Mint was located in the Tower of London between 1279 and 1812 and the interactive Coins and Kings exhibition lets you explore the history of the Mint at the Tower. Explore six key 'moments' including Isaac Newton's efforts to rid London of counterfeiters when he was Warden of the...
s Cathedralwhich was erected over three decades and has magnificent interiors. You may then go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tower of London to witness the various treasures of the British royal family, such as the Crown Jewels, coins, and armouries. After a long and tiring day, ...
s Cathedralwhich was erected over three decades and has magnificent interiors. You may then go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tower of London to witness the various treasures of the British royal family, such as the Crown Jewels, coins, and armouries. After a long and tiring day, ...
倫敦塔位於泰晤士河北岸,緊鄰倫敦塔橋,官方名稱為「女王陛下的宮殿與城堡,倫敦塔」 (英文:Her Majesty’s Palace and Fortress, The Tower of London,於 1086 年由征服者威廉建造,並於 1988 年時,被 UNESCO 列為世界文化遺產之一。除了身為英國王室宮殿外,同時也身兼軍事要塞、動物園、天文台、鑄幣廠 Coins an...
The Tower's Mint: For over 500 years, the Mint produced most of the nation’s coins. Discover its rich history, from Isaac Newton’s fight against counterfeiters to Edward I’s harsh penalties for tampering, Elizabeth I’s restoration after Henry VIII’s meddling, and Charles II’s rejectio...
What to expect on an independent visit to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge next door and how to get best value on a trip to the Tower
It also features the exclusive Tower of London mint mark, that can only be found on the coin in the Tower of London series. The design incorporates the Tower’s iconic Norman arched window alongside an Edward I long-cross penny – what would have been one of the first coins struck when ...
The Tower of London also controlled all the nation’s money from the reign of Edward I until 1810. During this time, all coins were made in the Tower Mint. It’s also where royals kept their priceless possessions – the Crown Jewels are held at the Tower, protected by a garrison of so...
The Tower of London tour is an experience to remember as the entire structure is a landmark of rich British culture and heritage. It is one of the most famous