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The Tower of London is an old castle,
with high walls, high towers, small windows and large
gardens. Once it was a royal residence, a strong fortress and a state prison. Here many important people, among them two wives of Henry VIII, were imprisoned and beheaded.
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It was built by William the Conqueror in
the 11th century
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It is guarded by beefeaters.
And ravens ... It
is one of the most important symbols in the
country.
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It is one of the most famous
clock in the world. The name “Big Ben” refers
to the bell not to the tower. The weigh of this bell is 13,5 tones.
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Tower Bridge was opened in 1894. Its
hydraulic mechanism can raise and lower the bridge in
about 1,5 minutes. The covered walkway between the two towers is opened to the public and offers a spectacular view of London.
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It was rebuilt by Christopher Wren to replace
the old Cathedral that was largely destroyed in the
Great Fire. It stands in the centre of the so-called Little Britain.