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There have been fortifications on the site of the Tower of London for around 2000 years. The buildings that you can see today were started by William the Conqueror in the 11th century to guard London from potential enemy forces and even today there is a small military garrison stationed there. At various times, the Tower has been used as a Royal Palace, a menagerie, a prison and is now one of London's major tourist attractions. The British Crown Jewels are held there behind very tight security and the rest of the Tower is now a museum.
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Who was held prisoner in the tower of London in1066?
Nobody. The Tower of London didn't exist in 1066. Construction began in 1078.
What landforms exist around London England?
tower bridge, mountains, and who else knows??
Did the William the Conqueror have to alter the Tower of London in any way?
The Tower of London did not exist in the time of William the Conqueror. After conquering England, William built the White Tower, which is now part of the tower of London. The rest of the Tower of London complex was built by later sovereigns. According to legends, the white tower may have been built on the site of a old roman fortification; which likely would have been in ruins at this point in time. However there is no real evidence for this.
What are the weaknesses of the Tower of London?
the tower was for prisponers
What has the author William Robertson Dick written?
William Robertson Dick has written: 'A short sketch of the Beauchamp tower' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tower of London (London, England), Tower of London (London, England). Beauchamp Tower 'Inscriptions and devices, in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London' -- subject(s): London, London. Tower. Beauchamp Tower
Is Tower Bridge east of the Tower of London?
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London on its southeast corner.
How much is the Tower of London?
The Tower of London isn't for sale.
Where is London leaning Tower?
The Leaning Tower is in Pisa not London
Where in London can the tower bridge of London be found?
Tower Bridge straddles the River Thames just to the east of central London and is adjacent to the Tower of London.
Is the tower of london the ''bloody tower''?
The 'Bloody Tower' is one of the many named towers within the Tower of London.
How do people get to the tower of London?
Take the tube (underground) to Tower Hill in order to get to the Tower of London.
What is the name of a group of buildings on the Thames river that served as a prison fortress and palace?
tower of London ....
