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1/01/2009 - 12/31/2009Ceremony of the Keys
London,
United Kingdom
Each evening, visitors assemble at the Tower of London to watch the Ceremony of the Keys - an age-old ritual that has taken place at the famous landmark each night for at least the last 700 years. At various points in its history, the Tower of London has been a Royal Palace, Royal Mint and home to the Crown Regalia and still today it is home to the Crown Jewels, so securing the premises each night is an important event that is carried out by the Chief Yeoman Warder. Always beginning at 2153 each evening, the symbolic event lasts precisely 7 minutes as the Warder makes his way to lock the heavy wooden gates carrying the keys in one hand and brass lantern in the other.
Themes:
History
Hours: The ceremony takes place at 2153 each evening.
Cost: Free of charge but spectators must have a date stamped ticket to watch the event which must be applied for in advance. Applications must be made in writing (to the address below), at least two months in advance (three months for June-August) and must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope, together with the requisite British postage stamps, or a minimum of two International Reply Coupons (Coupon-response International).
Where: HM Tower of London
EC3N 4AB
London, United Kingdom
Getting there:
Rail: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge stations. From Fenchurch Street station, exit on to Mark Lane, then turn left on to Byward Street which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London. From London Bridge station, cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. Continue walking for about 5 minutes and the Tower is on the right.
Underground: Circle/District lines to Tower Hill then follow signs to the main entrance of the Tower.
Bus: 15, 42, 78, 100 and RV1 towards the Tower.
Contact Information:
The Ceremony of the Keys
HM Tower of London
London
England
EC3N 4AB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)870 756 6060.
Website: www.hrp.org.uk
