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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Tower of London Photograph, Sketch and Silhouette

These are pictures of the Tower of London, an ancient Tudor castle on the River Thames. It is a tourist spot. This castle of the Tudors was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. This castle is seen as something evil or bad and a place of death, because it was was an ancient prison. Originally however this was built as a grand palace, and was a residence of the royals. In the16th and 17th centuries certain prominent figures were imprisoned here. , when many figures who had fallen into disgrace, such as Elizabeth I before she became queen, were held within its walls. People have been executed here as well.

This is a photo of the Tudor castel or what is popularly called the "Tower of London."
Tower of London

This is a sketch of the Tower of London or the castle of the Tudors.
sketch of the tower of london

This is a silhouette of the Tower of London.
tower of london silhouette


Related Viewing: Silhouettes of the London Skyline or Westminster Palace and Big Ben or  Buckingham Palace Panoramic View or Victoria Memorial Fountain outside Buckingham Palace in London or Britain's Royal Emblem and Sketch
For more pictures of London landmarks: London Eye or Free iconic scenes from London
For London scenes from daily life: Musician in the London Metro or London streets with traffic, buses, crowds and people
Or click on any of the labels below this post for more related photos.


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