Castles in London, England

Tower of London

This castle began by William the Conqueror immediately after his conquest has a core of stern, square White Tower is part of London's Historic Royal Palaces.  It is said that William wanted a "statement" to intimidate the unruly Londoners.  He accomplished his wish.  It is 90 feet tall, has walls 15 feet thick and a single door reached by a temporary stair made for strong defenses.  The original tower was added to and is surrounded by a succession of outer defenses over the centuries. 

The Tower of London Castle has served as a palace, a treasury, a menagerie and the royal mint.  However, the castle's reputation has been none of those things, but is known as a place where important prisoners spent their final days before their bloody end.  The Tower of London is generally crowded.  You will need to give yourself plenty of time.  There is a lot to see.

Website: Tower of London 

Email:  visitorservices TOL@hrp.org.uk

Phone:  0870 765 6060

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