Tower of London

The Tower of London, a royal fortress and landmark of London, is located on the North bank of the River Thames, east to London.  In 1066 William the Conqueror built fortifications there to dominate the mercantile community and to control the Pool of London, a major pot.  The White tower was begun in 1078 and fortifications made to it in the 12th and 13th century as a sight of defense and protection.  There were 13 inner curtain Towers; some of which are best known as, the Bloody Tower, the Beauchamp Tower, and the Wakefield Tower.  Outer curtain has six towers and two bastions surrounded originally by a moat that was only recently drained.  The whole building covers approximately 18 acres of lands and has served many purposes.  Up into the 17th Century it served as a royal Residence.    It has also held the Royal Mint, Public Records, the Royal Menageries, and in 1994 the Crown Jewels, that were originally in the underground Jewel House.

The tower bridge is located near the Tower of London, on the River Thames.

Sites for further Information

   "London: Tower of London"
    http://www.columbia.edu/~jes81/london/tower.html

   "The Tower of London Tourist Information"
    http://www.plus44.com/royal/towerflon/towerlon.htm

   "London and England in a Day"
    http://www.highrock.com/personal/vacation/bristollondon/ Note: Somebody's trip to London, documented along with photos taken.

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