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The correct title of the Tower is Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. The Tower was build as a Royal Palace by William the Conqueror
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt was a fortress to protect London. It was also a Royal Palace.
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What was the use and purpose of the tower of London originally was?
it was originally built to keep people out of london
Who originally built the Tower of London?
Wikipedia has a comprehensive article on the building - including its history. See related link.
Why is the Tower of London called the white tower?
It isn't. There are several towers within the Tower of London and the White Tower is just one of them, albeit the biggest.
What are the guards on the tower of London called?
Beefeaters
What tower was built to house the king of londons treasure?
There is no King of London, the person in charge of London is called the Lord Mayor. The place where the Crown Jewels of England are displayed is called the Tower of London.
Where did the Trellick Tower in London get its name?
It was named after the architect's muse - Dao Thong, which tranlsates into English as Trellick apparently.
Why are the people from Tower of London called beefeaters?
because they were
What is the tower next to the London bridge called?
The Shard
What are the men called who work at the Tower of London?
the men are called Yeomen
What was London originally called?
Londinium. Romans arrived 43CE
What was the famous castle in London called?
The castle is officially named Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, but it is commonly known as The Tower of London. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames in London. The castle was first built in 1078, and it now has over two million visitors per year.
Why was the Tower of London listed as a World Heritage site?
The Tower of London was begun in 1078 0n the orders of William 1 on a site which originally was a Roman fortification, so is of international architectural and historical interest.
