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Tower of London. 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. Visit. Opening times. 15 April - 25 May 2024. Mondays and Sundays: 10:00-17:30.
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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. 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 ...
- White Tower: 1078, Inner Ward: 1190s, Rebuilt: 1285, Wharf expansion: 1377–1399
- 2,984,499 (in 2019)
- 27 metres (89 ft)
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Mar 21, 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. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
As the most secure castle in the land, the Tower guarded royal possessions and even the royal family in times of war and rebellion. But for 500 years monarchs also used the Tower as a surprisingly luxurious palace. Throughout history, the Tower has also been a visible symbol of awe and fear.
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.
***TOO LONG***The Tower of London, officially Her 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. 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 ...
1. The White Tower: 1000 years of history. William the Conqueror started building the White Tower shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The mighty Norman castle was a symbol of royal...