Yes, it is a lot older than the Tudors.
No. It was built by the Normans, ordered by William I (William theConqueror).The Tower of London is actually a fort, not a tower. It is called Tower of London because it is built on top of a hill called Tower Hill.It was a Royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, military arsenal, Royal mint and Royalmenagerie. It gave William I a place to rule the country from and provided defence to the capital city, London.
Check out the Related Link. It's the Historic Royal Palaces website, the official online home for information related to the Tower of London
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No it is still officially a royal palace.See the Related Link.
The thickest book in the Tower of London is known as the "Tower of London Book of Records." This book contains a wealth of historical records and documents related to the Tower's history, including its role as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Its substantial size reflects the extensive history and significance of the Tower itself.
the tower was for prisponers
The tower of London was mostly used by the Tudors. It was used as a palace and later on a prison! It was also a great court, and was basically the old parliament. In the Victorian times, the Tower of London became more of a museum, as it still is now. But annually, the Queen of England visits the White tower!
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 Leaning Tower is in Pisa not London
The Tower of London isn't for sale.