Dine in one of London's most picturesque dining rooms celebrating modern British cuisine. Enjoy live music and delicious comfort food in a relaxed setting on South Bank London.
Search results
People also ask
Why was the Tower of London built?
When was the Tower of London built?
Where is the Tower of London?
Did King William II build a wall around the Tower of London?
What is the Tower of London known for?
When did the Tower of London become a royal residence?
Nov 3, 2011 · When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. Now nearly 1000 years later, the Tower still has the capacity to fascinate and horrify.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that in 1097 King William II ordered a wall to be built around the Tower of London; it was probably built from stone and likely replaced the timber palisade that arced around the north and west sides of the castle, between the Roman wall (to the east) and the Thames (to the south). [67]
5 days ago · Tower of London, royal fortress and London landmark. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, a royal mint, a menagerie, and a public records office. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 18, 2017 · The Tower of London was built in the 11th century as a fortress to protect London, but later became a notorious prison and execution site. Learn about its construction, role in English history and famous prisoners and events.
- Tower of London
- Mark Cartwright
- The White Tower. When William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and embarked on the Norman Conquest of England, the new king sought to make his realm secure by building motte and bailey castles at strategically important locations.
- Multi-Purpose Home of the Monarch. English monarchs used the tower as an occasional residence up to and including Henry VIII (r. 1509-1547), and many of them made important additions and improvements over the centuries.
- Famous Prisoners. One important function of the Tower was as a prison. A history of the inmates is like reading through a who's who of the history of England with many famous names ending up in the castle, some to be finally released and others to be executed - although only seven people were executed within the castle prior to the 20th century (most executions took place elsewhere such as Tyburn).
- Post-Medieval History. From the 16th century onwards the Tower was less of a royal residence - monarchs preferring Westminster - and became merely an armoury, barracks, storehouse (especially of gunpowder) and, as we have seen during the reigns of the ruthless Tudors, a (sometimes) terrible prison.
Mar 29, 2021 · The Tower of London, originally known as the White Tower, was commissioned by the first Norman king, William the Conqueror and work on it was underway by the 1070s. It was designed as a fortress-stronghold, a role that remained unchanged right up until the late 19th century.
Nov 15, 2010 · The Tower of London, not a single tower but a large complex, was built as a formidable keep at a strategic spot to guard London and assert Norman control of the capital. It remains an example of...
