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.
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.
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 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.
The national Gazette published by Phillipe Freneau in 1791 attacked Federalist policies.
the tower was for prisponers
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
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London on its southeast corner.
The Tower of London isn't for sale.
The Leaning Tower is in Pisa not London
Tower Bridge straddles the River Thames just to the east of central London and is adjacent to the Tower of London.
The 'Bloody Tower' is one of the many named towers within the Tower of London.
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Take the tube (underground) to Tower Hill in order to get to the Tower of London.
The Tower of London has never been lost.
The Tower of London is surrounded by a (dry) moat.
The Tower of London does not have any moats.The moat at the Tower of London is still there although it no longer has any water in it.