As the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror, also known as Duke William of Normandy, it was built by Norman masons and English labour, and is an example of Norman architecture.
The White Tower retains many original architecture features, but the rest of the Tower has undergone so many modifications that it is difficult to pinpoint any one architectural style. The Tower of London is one of the most fascinating examples of medieval castles.
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The Crown Jewels, what the monarch wears at the State Opening of Parliament are kept in the Tower of London. They are on public display guarded by the Yeoman Warders of the Tower.
The bell in the tower at the houses of parliament in London, England is "Big Ben". It was named after the man who commissioned the building works, Sir Benjamin Hall when it was installed in 1856.
The Tower of London has been used as a prision for many years as well as a treasury of the crown jewels. It had some damage from World War II German bombs. The only attack came from the terrorists, possibly the Irish Republican Army, in 1974 when bombs killed one and injured 41.
The execution of George, Duke of Clarence was carried out privately in the Tower of London on 18th February, 1478. Rumor reported that he had been drowned in a barrel of wine.
yes, when the South Tower was hit the first hit was is the middle of the tower then another plane hit the tower and half of the building fell then the rest of the tower fell. i was only one i found out so i did not live through it but my brother died in the South Tower i miss him with all my heart my firefighter Dwanye