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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tower_of_LondonTower of London - Wikipedia

    The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as ...

  2. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tower_of_LondonTower of London - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    The fortress was built by William the Conqueror, King William I, starting in 1078. The moat was built by Richard I, using water diverted from the River Thames. The Tower had many uses. Its main function was to protect Norman rule in the years after the conquest. It was a prison, and a place of execution. Today, the Crown Jewels are kept there. This...

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    Ranulf Flambard: 1100, successfully escaped. Gruffudd ap Llywelyn ap Iorwerth: 1244, fell from the tower and died during escape attempt.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Tower_(TV_series)The Tower (TV series) - Wikipedia

    8 November 2021. ( 2021-11-08) –. present. The Tower is a British police procedural television series based on Kate London's Metropolitan trilogy book series. Set in London, it stars Gemma Whelan as police officer Sarah Collins, initially from the fictional DSI department. The first series follows the aftermath of the deaths of a veteran ...

  4. www.hrp.org.uk › tower-of-london › history-and-storiesHistory and stories | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces

    TOWER OF LONDON. HAMPTON COURT PALACE. BANQUETING HOUSE. KENSINGTON PALACE. KEW PALACE. HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE AND GARDENS. A collection of history and stories associated with the Tower of London.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › White_Tower_(Tower_of_London)White Tower (Tower of London) - Wikipedia

    White Tower (Tower of London) Coordinates: 51.508098°N 0.075977°W. The White Tower seen from the southeast. To the fore is the projection housing the apse of St John's Chapel. The White Tower is a central tower, the old keep, at the Tower of London in England. It was built by William the Conqueror during the early 1080s, and subsequently ...

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  7. artsandculture.google.com › story › 8-things-you8 things you need to know about the Tower of London

    2. Uses of the Tower. The Tower of London has been many things throughout its long history. It was designed to be an important royal fortress, palace, and prison. It has also been home to the Royal Armouries, The Crown Jewels, and even the Royal Menagerie. The Tower of London has welcomed visitors since at least the 1500s.

  8. www.hrp.org.uk › tower-of-london › tower-of-londonTower of London World Heritage Site - Historic Royal Palaces

    Tower of London World Heritage Site. The Tower of London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. HM Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London (the Tower) is one of England’s most evocative ancient monuments. There is a tangible sense of history in every tower and around every corner, making it an endlessly fascinating place for visitors from ...

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