Tower of London, Historic castle in London
The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England.
The White Tower, which gives the entire complex its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression.
Today, the Tower of London is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.
It is home to the Crown Jewels of England.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1066
Founder: William the Conqueror
Architectural style: Norman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: Reigate stone, rag-stone, mudstone, Caen stone
Address: Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB EC3N 4AB
Website: hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom are a collection of royal ceremonial objects.
The White Tower is a central tower, the old keep, at the Tower of London.
The Jewel House is a vault housing the British Crown Jewels in the Waterloo Block at the Tower of London.
Traitors' Gate is a medieval watergate originally built for King Edward I, to provide a new water entrance to the Tower of London.
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom's National Museum of Arms and Armour.
The Liberties of the Tower of London is an area adjacent to the Tower of London.
The Bloody Tower is a grimly named turret part of the Tower of London.
The Bell Tower, part of the historic Palace of Westminster, is an iconic landmark in London.
The Queen's House is a prestigious Tudor-styled property within the Tower of London.
