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A t nearly 1000 years old, the Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. William the Conqueror, who became the first ...
The White Tower is one of the world's most famous castles and a recognizable London landmark. Inside, you'll find the 350-year-old exhibition, "Line of Kings," which includes suits of armor worn ...
Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...
The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and ...
The Tower of London has impressed—and terrified—people for nearly 1,000 years. Built to impress and terrify, the Tower was first a fortress in the 1070s and then evolved into a prison for ...
So, we're here in the White Tower. When they first arrived in the Tower of London, they were treated honorably. They were seen playing in the gardens, shooting arrows.
The Blitz raged from September 7, 1940, to May 10, 1941, yet the iconic White Tower at the centre of the fortress — built by William the Conqueror in 1078 — was miraculously never hit.
The Tower of London currently houses seven ravens named Jubilee, Harris, Poppy, Georgie, Edgar, Branwen and Rex, which is Latin for "king" and named in honor of King Charles' coronation in May 2023.
The White Tower at the Tower of London. (© Historic Royal Palaces) The only practicing Jew known to have worked at the Tower was Jurnet, the son of Abraham, who was employed as a sergeant.
The Tower of London's famous White Tower is depicted on one of the new stamps. A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the "myth and legend, ceremony and tradition" of the Tower of London.
The Tower of London is to be illuminated with a light show in remembrance of those who lost their lives in World War One and Two. People will be invited inside the walls of the famous fortress ...