Royal Palace and Fortress

Better known as the Tower of London, the castle fortress comprises nearly 12 acres along the bank of the Thames River. The outer curtain wall, seen above, was built in the 13th century.
Textures by boccacino and Shadowhouse Creations.

Awaiting Her Cue

Dressed in period costume, a reenactor peeks around a street corner at the Tower of London.
Textures by Tim in Ohio and Shadowhouse Creations

Chapel, Tower of London

St. John's Chapel dates from 1080 and is the oldest church in London. Located on the second floor of the White Tower, it remains little changed from the days of William the Conqueror.
Texture: a new grunge texture from Shadowhouse Creations.