One of the first things we did when we began sightseeing in Cambridge was to visit Kings College and particularly, the Kings College Chapel. (We must have done that when the camera was broken because I don't have any photos of it.) It was built over a period of about 70 years ending in 1515 during the reign of that modest guy, King Henry VIII. The tour guides pointed out to us the many images throughout the chapel with Henry's personal and family symbols incorporated. From my observations, monarchs have made their marks in bold or subtle ways through the centuries. I've collected a few examples from the most recent ones.
This post box and this drain pipe on the outer wall of the Tower of London bear the insignia of Queen Victoria who reigned from 1837-1901.
Below is a post box built into a wall from the time of King Edward VII (1901-1910).
Part of a water fountain at the Tower of London, dated 1913. King George V, 1910-1936.
A gate at Tower of London. King George VI, 1936-1952.
A more modern post box here in Cambridge. Queen Elizabeth II, 1952-present.
Part of a water fountain at the Tower of London, dated 1913. King George V, 1910-1936.
A gate at Tower of London. King George VI, 1936-1952.
A more modern post box here in Cambridge. Queen Elizabeth II, 1952-present.
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I cannot make the photos line up properly on this post. Sorry for the sloppy look. Blame it on the computer.
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