Around Tower of London and Tower Bridge

The first two places I visited today were the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. Construction of the Tower of London began in 1066, and the Tower Bridge was constructed between 1886 and 1894. At 20 quid, I decided against going in.

Looking south at one of the curtain walls of the Tower of London. The curtain walls were built in the 13th century.

The northwest corner of the Tower of London.

West side of the Tower where curators have prepared for an exhibition.

Southwest corner of the Tower of London.

The south side of the Tower, along the River Thames.

Along the south side of the Tower of London.

More along the south side.

The Tower Bridge looking toward the southeast.

Details of the upper spans of the Tower Bridge.

Looking back at the Tower of London.

Close shot of the North Tower of Tower Bridge.

Approach support before the North Tower.

Another full shot of Tower Bridge looking toward the southwest.

Butlers Wharf, which is just south of Tower Bridge and across the River from St. Katherine's Pier.

A sundial at St.Katherine's Pier.

Close detail of one of the Towers of Tower Bridge.

Taken from Tower Bridge, some of London's skyline. I call the one building the London Egg.

Butlers Wharf taken from the Tower Bridge.

Lambeth College, as seen from Tower Bridge.