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7 Top Things to See and Do at the Tower of London
No trip to London is complete without a visit to the iconic Tower of London. Steeped with history, this landmark attraction is the most visited place in London and it comes at no surprise. With its perfect placement on the shore of the Thames, prime views of the equally stunning Tower Bridge, and so much to see within its walls, you can easily spend the entire day absorbing the history of the English monarchy.
Don't miss these top seven things to see and do at the Tower of London.
7Torture Chamber
Located at the bottom of Wakefield Tower, this exhibit contains replicas of the torture instruments that were used to torture prisoners.The most grotesque is probably the "scavenger's daughter" – a contraption that shuts the prisoner into a small container designed to crush the body like a nutcracker.
6Wall Walk
A massive stone walkway high above the ground encircles the entire Tower of London, protecting kings and queens since the mid-13th century. Take the Wall Walk to see the entire grounds from another perspective while passing each of the seven towers: the Salt, Broad Arrow, Constable, Martin, 'Royal Beasts', Bowyer and Flint Tower. Each tower houses a different display showing the Tower's different functions throughout the ages. You'll pass through royal bedrooms, a guard tower, and even a zoo!
5The Ravens
Currently nine ravens live on the grounds, and they have lived their for since the Tower's beginnings to serve a specific purpose. Legend has it that the ravens symbolize the monarchy and if at any time there were no ravens on the property, the monarchy would fall. Today, they avoid the risk by clipping the ravens' wings so that they always remain on the grounds. Find them around the Tower, or catch them at meal time, where they are fed a daily diet of raw meat and sometimes whole rabbits!
4The Crown Jewels
The crown jewels exhibit is an impressive collection of royal crowns, scepters and other regalia. The jewels are displayed within the confines of a thick safe, and visitors are not permitted to linger too long – you view the jewels on a conveyor belt. You'll also get to see the famous Koh-i-noor diamond, in all of its 215 karats of glory.
3Beauchamp Tower
Photo credit: Jonathan Cardy, via Wikipedia
Many prisoners were held at the tower over the years and what's impressive is not that they were able to survive in such squalid conditions, but the evidence of hope, creativity and artistry they left behind. Stunning inscriptions and carvings are etched into the walls, offering a glimpse into the minds of these prisoners during their internment.
2Yeoman Warder
The iconic costume, the portly beard – these are the signs of a Yeoman Warder. They are members of the military who are tasked with guarding the Tower, which today is more of a symbolic rather than literal job. These are also the men who provide guided tours and if you have a chance to catch one of these tours, I would highly recommend it. The tour lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, and they point out key buildings and their history, including some of the famous past inhabitants. They also offer a glimpse into the life of the yeoman warders, who still live on the property as part of their service.
1White Tower
The piece de resistance is the White Tower, located in the center of the Tower of London. When it was built, it was purposefully chosen to be tall, massive and white – intended to instill fear and apprehension to all those who may attempt to breach the castle walls. The tower today houses the royal armory, an invaluable history of the evolution of the armor and weapons used throughout English history.
Have you been to the Tower of London? What are your favorite things to see there? Let us know in the comments!
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The Nutrition EDGE package is tailored for your conditions and enterprise management. It is designed to equip you to make decisions that ultimately help to achieve your herd performance targets through improved breeder fertility, weight gains, optimal use of supplements and overall management.
The workshop package consists of a three-day workshop (with a paddock session) and uses an interactive style and builds on the participants' knowledge. Materials provided include workshop notes, a technical manual and reference material. The price also includes all morning teas, afternoon teas and lunches for the duration of the workshop.
Individual issues will be addressed during the workshop.
For more information and to register your interest contact your local beef extension officer or visit the FutureBeef event calendar for dates and locations of upcoming workshops.
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Join the Lake Conestee Nature Park Educators as they explore the park by night. This is their most popular Saturday event so reserve your space soon! They are hoping to make their way to the West Bay observation deck and they will provide information on the different nocturnal animals that call the park home as well as some fun activities to explore your senses at night.
Flashlights will not be allowed during the hike but may be brought with you for the walk back to your car. Closed toes shoes are strongly suggested!
When: November 3, 2018, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Registration is required and will close on Thursday, November 1st at midnight. Minimum of 8 participants is required. No refunds unless they cancel the event.


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In conclusion, a bidet can be a useful tool for improving personal hygiene and reducing toilet paper usage, but it can also be costly and require additional space. It may take some time to get used to, but once you get used to it, it can be a cost-effective and convenient option.
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Samsung Electronics and KDDI today announced the successful demonstration of their 5G capabilities by working with the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) to deploy ultra-fast communications at Maehara Elementary School in Tokyo. For the first time in Japan, 5G was utilized to help students download contents in class using UHD, powered by the infrastructure of next-generation technologies.
The demonstration, made possible by Samsung's 5G solutions, was conducted from November 21 to December 12, 2018 at the gym inside Maehara Elementary School. In order to showcase 5G capabilities, the gym was set up with Samsung's 5G network using a 28GHz band to enable transmission of UHD videos in a school setting. The demo involved comparing the difference between 5G tablets and Wi-Fi tablets in their ability to download and play back videos.
During the demonstration, students were given a chance to create their own videos and experience high-speed and large capacity transmission of large video files. In doing so, they verified the capabilities of 5G for this type of use case. KDDI was responsible for assessing and designing the 5G areas used in the trial and ATR provided the testing infrastructure.
Leveraging 5G will enhance various classroom activities and ultimately offer a whole new academic experience to students and teachers. During the Samsung and KDDI demonstration, large UHD videos were transmitted without interruption, despite requiring large amounts of bandwidth. This allowed the children to enjoy a seamless connection while engaging with the contents.