The grass was once a moat.

The Tower tours are led by the Beefeaters, who also live in the residential area of the Tower.

The original spikes of the gate hang over you as you enter the tower.

This memorial marks the spot of the executions that took place within the Tower walls. Only about six executions were carried out here, as the vast majority were done in public. Most of the executions carried out on this spot were of Queens of England, like Anne Bolyn.

Because of a legend that England will fall if the ravens leave the Tower, six ravens are required to be cared for on the grounds by royal decree.

Left, the rack. Right, faces of the kings of England.

The crown jewels are kept in one of the five towers of the complex and may not be photographed.