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2. www.hrp.org.uk › tower-of-london › history-andThe story of the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces

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   Nov 3, 2011 · As protector of the Crown Jewels, home of the Yeomen Warders and its legendary guardians, the pampered ravens, the Tower now attracts over three million visitors a year. Here, the Ceremony of the Keys and other traditions live on, as do the ghost stories and terrible tales of torture and execution.

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4. www.amazon.co.uk › Story-Tower-London-Tracy-BormanThe Story of the Tower of London Hardcover - Amazon.co.uk

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   Apr 14, 2015 · This book reveals the fascinating stories, dramatic events and colorful characters that make up the Tower of London's remarkably long and varied history. Written from a social perspective, it presents a fresh appraisal of this world-famous site and sets it apart from any other available book.

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   The Tower has been seen, particularly in the 19th century, as the epitome of English history, notably in the endlessly popular Tudor period. Its complex tradition, as palace (or at least royal residence in times of crisis), fortress, prison, place of execution, armoury, garrison, showplace, menagerie and village, has given it a particular ...

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   The main building material is Kentish ragstone, although some local mudstone was also used. Caen stone was imported from northern France to provide details in the Tower's facing, although little of the original material survives as it was replaced with Portland stone in the 17th and 18th centuries. [15]

7. www.hrp.org.uk › tower-of-londonTower of London - Historic Royal Palaces

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   Tower of London. Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison. Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.

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   Oct 6, 2020 · The Tower of London was founded by William the Conqueror after his famous victory at Hastings in 1066. Using part of the huge defensive Roman wall, known as London Wall, William’s men began building a mighty fortress to subdue the inhabitants of London.

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    Jan 20, 2022 · Join us as we explore the role that the Tower of London has held for London and its people from its construction to today. The construction of the Tower of London began in 1066, not long after William the Conqueror marched into the city to be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

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    Who built the Tower of London?

    • Here, author and historian Tracy Borman investigates The Tower of London was founded by William the Conqueror after his famous victory at Hastings in 1066. Using part of the huge defensive Roman wall, known as London Wall, William’s men began building a mighty fortress to subdue the inhabitants of London.

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    Where can I find a book about the Tower of London?

    • The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History. Merrell Publishers in association with Historic Royal Palaces. ISBN 978-1-85894-106-6. Jerome, Fiona (2006). Tales from the Tower: Secrets and Stories from a Gory and Glorious Past. Think Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84525-026-3. Lapper, Ivan; Parnell, Geoffrey (2000).

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    What is the story of the Tower of London?

    • The story of the Tower of London is, in many respects, the story of England. When building work began on the fortress, the capital was little more than a small town with no more than 10,000 inhabitants.

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    What does Tower of London mean?

    • For other uses, see Tower of London (disambiguation). The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England.

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    Why should you read the Tower of London?

    • This book reveals the fascinating stories, dramatic events and colorful characters that make up the Tower of London's remarkably long and varied history. Written from a social perspective, it presents a fresh appraisal of this world-famous site and sets it apart from any other available book.

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    What role has the Tower of London played for London?

    • The Tower’s role has been ever-changing to suit the needs of the Sovereign and the British government, which has resulted in one of the richest histories of any building in the city. Join us as we explore the role that the Tower of London has held for London and its people from its construction to today.

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