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| Under the Octagon. In 1322 the original Norman tower collapsed and was replaced by the Octagon, a structure of timber, glass and lead supported by eight massive stone pillars. |
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| A shrouded tomb |
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| The organ in the Choir |
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| The main reason for our visit was to do the tour of the West Tower. This view is from the start of the spiral staircase that is enclosed within the fabric of the Tower. |
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| View of the Octagon, built in 1322 to replace the Norman tower that had collapsed. |
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| Catching our breath before the real climb begins |
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| A passageway off the staircase in the original Norman Tower completed by 1189 |
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| The West Tower was completed in the late 14th century by the addition of a belfry to the existing Norman tower |
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| At 215 feet (65.5m) high (and 288 steps up!) the view is splendid in all directions |
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| The stairs exit at the top of one of four turrets |
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| The half-timbered house in the foreground belonged to Oliver Cromwell |
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