Ranulf Flambard
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Ranulf Flambard was a medieval Norman Bishop of Durham and an influential government minister of King William Rufus of England. Ranulf was the son of a priest of Bayeux, Normandy, and his nickname Flambard means incendiary or torch-bearer, and may have referred to his personality. He started his career under King William I of England, probably in the compilation of the Domesday Book of 1086, as well as being the keeper of the king's seal. On the death of William I, Ranulf chose to serve the new king of England, William Rufus.
Entrance to Durham Cathedral
Modern view from Durham Cathedral looking towards Durham Castle across Palace Green
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 extended. The White Tower was the castle's strongest point militarily, provided accommodation for the king and his representatives, and housed a chapel. Henry III ordered the tower whitewashed in 1240. Today the Tower of London is a museum and visitor attraction. The White Tower now houses the Royal Armouries collections.
The White Tower seen from the southeast. To the fore is the projection housing the apse of St John's Chapel.
Nighttime shot of the White Tower.
The 15th-century Tower in a manuscript of poems by Charles, Duke of Orléans (1394–1465) commemorating his imprisonment there. The white forebuilding to the left of the duke was demolished in 1674. (British Library).
The Royal Armouries still have displays in the White Tower. This suit of armour belonged to Henry VIII.