Tower of London Tower of London No Data

Description


London's Castle - built by the Normans within 20 years of their invasion of England as a show of power. The central White Tower, with alterations, has been there ever since, with more fortifications building up around it over the following millennium. The tower has had a number of roles, from Royal Mint and Prison to site of execution and torture and today as one of the leading tourist attractions in the city. It's also home to the Crown Jewels, an exhibition that at times can get lengthy queues so it's advisable to get there early. You can wander round the complex yourself, and decent maps are provided free of charge at the entrance, or you can join one of the guided tours that the Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters) run on a regular basis that tell some more of the history (including the grizzly bits) of the tower.

Charge


Charge

Getting There


Latitude: 51.507981; Longitude: -0.078444
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Photos


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Web Link


www.hrp.org.uk
Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (28/08/2021), and on time of last update (05/09/2021) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.