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The Tower of London was built as a fortress and Royal Residence and still has a small military garrison. At one time it housed the royal menagerie. It was also used as a prison and Rudolf Hess was incarcerated there during World War 2. It now houses the British Crown jewels and is a museum. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK.
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∙ 11y agoThe Tower of London is now one of London's major tourist attractions. It is a museum and home of the British Crown Jewels.
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When was the Tower of London started?
There have been fortifications on the site of the Tower of London for over 2000 years but the buildings as they appear today were begun in the 11th century.
How many floors is the tower of London?
The Tower of London is comprised of one tower. The Tower of London has had many different uses over the years. The most notable use was as a prison and a place of executions.
Who ordered the Tower of London to be built?
There has been fortifications on the site of the Tower of London for over 2000 years but the Tower as it stands today was begun in the 11th century by William 1 (William the Conqueror).
In what country is the Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge is in London, England over the River Thames
Who was the tower of London build by?
William 1 started construction in1078 and it has been added to over the centuries.
What Year was The Tower of London built?
The Tower of London was built after the battle of Hastings in 1066. It was started by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was completed by King Edward I in 1285 after a lot of rebuilding and repairing.Building started in 1087 and has been ongoing since then.The Tower of London was started by William the Conqueror in 1078. The Tower of London is a vast complex of building which were constructed in the course of several centuries (a bit like the Moscow Kremlin in this respect). The outer curtain wall was completed by Edward I in 1275-1285. Some parts are, however, much more recent.But however, it started in the 11th century! Hope that helped! :)it 5 to 4 yearsConstruction began in 1087 and has been ongoing ever since then. The Romans had a fortress on the site 1000 years before the present structure.
Time it took to build Tower of London?
It was built over a period of several hundred years. It wasn't a single build project.
Where was tower bridge of London built?
it was built in London, England over the Thames river
How many people work in the tower of london?
The Tower of London according to the official figures, the Tower of London has an average of over two million visitors each year.
the worshipful company of baker's of England introduced the system of Baker's dozen which means?
What is not in dispute however is that the Worshipful Company of Bakers can trace its City of London origins back over 800 years – and that, for over 500 of those years, the Company has owned and occupied its Harp Lane site in Tower Ward, just west of The Tower of London.
Who are some people who have been in the Olympics over the years from London?
Mohammad farah
How wide is the London tower bridge?
Over 30 metres long
