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Tower of London
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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies withi
Tower of London from the Shard
Tower of London from the Shard
The original entrance to the White Tower was at first-floor level.
The original entrance to the White Tower was at first-floor level.
St John's Chapel, inside the White Tower
St John's Chapel, inside the White Tower
Interior of the innermost ward. Right of centre is the 11th-century White Tower; the structure at the end of the walkway to the left is Wakefield Towe
Interior of the innermost ward. Right of centre is the 11th-century White Tower; the structure at the end of the walkway to the left is Wakefield Tower. Beyond that can be seen Traitors' Gate.
White Tower (Tower of London)
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The White Tower is a former royal residence, 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 w
Tower of London
…the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, which gives the castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was initially a resented symbol of oppression. A grand palace early…
The White Tower seen from the southwest
The White Tower seen from the southwest
The White Tower seen from Tower Bridge
The White Tower seen from Tower Bridge
The 15th-century Tower in a manuscript of poems by Charles, Duke of Orléans (1394–1465), commemorating his imprisonment there. The white forebuilding
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. Old London Bridge is in the background at top. (British Library).
The Royal Armouries still have displays in the White Tower. This suit of armour belonged to Henry VIII.
The Royal Armouries still have displays in the White Tower. This suit of armour belonged to Henry VIII.