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Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison. Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.
- What's On
Trailblazers: Women at the Tower of London. Learn about the...
- Yeoman Warder Tours
The Tower of London is a historic building with difficult...
- The Gunpowder Plot
Gunpowder Plot is a thrilling immersive experience created...
- Crown Jewels
Items from the Crown Jewels only leave the Tower of London...
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Gun Salutes. Please note the Wharf will close at least an...
- Schools
Tower of London Schools Coronation Competition In January...
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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.
Jun 9, 2024 · Tower of London, royal fortress and London landmark. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, a royal mint, a menagerie, and a public records office.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. Now nearly 1000 years later, the Tower still has the capacity to fascinate and horrify.
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...
Jul 18, 2017 · The Tower of London is one of the world’s oldest and most famous prisons, though its original purpose was not to house criminals. In fact, the Tower, which is actually a complex of several...
The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of England’s most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital.