15 May 2010

Today was an early day for the goup, however short. We took a short detour walk over to Marylebone where it was a very nice area. It was quaint with shops and such, but we didn't walk the whole thing. Professor Wolfe only showed us part of it so we would know where to go if we wanted to go again. Following that, was a trip to the Baker Street tube where we got on for our trip to the Tower of London. Upon arriving at the Tower of London, you saw immediately the outer structure of the towers. It was a monumental structure. When we went inside the outside was immense and you were surrounded on all sides with different towers. The Tower was originally erected by William the Conqueror in 1066 for protection after he conquered Britain. The tower that was his, was the one where people would be imprisoned later on in history. Once we got inside, we were able to wander around at our pace. One of the first things we saw was traitors gate where Anne Boleyn went after King Henry VIII gave the order to behead her. There were suits of armor from different kings, arches dedicated to certain kings and queens,and there were also the crowns from past kings and queens. There was an arch to Elizabeth I close to traitors gate next to the entrance of the Tower of London. In the center of the area was the tower where people were imprisoned, and later beheaded. On the left side of the complex was a small monument which had all the names of the people who were beheaded at the Tower of London, which included Anne Bolelyn, and Lady Jane Grey. After walking around for awhile, it was decided to head back to Regents and relax for awhile. Tomorrow, we can all sleep in and do what we want. Monday begins the long days.

Until Monday, we shall see what is in store......