The Tower of London
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The Tower is the most popular visitor attractions. The Tower of London came into existence following the Norman conquest (1066) and the need to colonise and defend England. Used as a prison, palace, place of execution and a showcase for the Crown Jewels.
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic monument in central London on the north bank of the River Thames. It is located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and is separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. The Tower of London is often identified with the White Tower, the original stark, square fortress built by William the Conqueror in 1078. However, the Tower as a whole is a complex of several buildings set within two parallel rings of defensive walls and a moat. The Tower's primary function was as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison (particularly for high status and royal prisoners (such as the Princes in the Tower and the future Queen Elizabeth I). This last use has led to the phrase "sent to the Tower" (meaning "imprisoned"). It has also served as a place of execution and torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, a mint, a public records office, an observatory, and since 1303, the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Impressive, historic former fortress, royal palace and prison, including the Crown Jewels, Yeoman warders and the Bloody Tower. Open: Tuesday to Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday to Monday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wikipedia - Tower of London London Tourist Attractions |
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