- The Tower of London from Tower Bridge. The Tower of London is not one structure but a complex of buildings begun during the time of William the Conqueror.
- Initial construction of the “White Tower,” the oldest structure in the Tower of London complex, started in 1078 and was completed in 1100, during the rule of...
- Randulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham, the first recorded prisoner at the Tower of London, was imprisoned in the White Tower on the orders of King Henry I in 1100.
- There’s quite a bit to see inside the Tower of London. The oldest building on the site, the White Tower, was built in 1078.
- In addition, there are special surprises such as the White Tower, the Crown Jewels, the meeting of the Yeomen Warders and the Tower of London’s crows.
- Visitor Tip - Get to the Tower of London early and head straight to the Jewel House as long queues form to see the Crown Jewels.
- The first structures of what would become the Tower of London are built for William the Conqueror. ... The White Tower forms the heart of the Tower of London.
- What is often thought of as the "Tower of London", the large imposing square building with 4 corner towers topped with domes is actually called the "White...
- Founded in 1066, the Tower of London has variously served as a fortification, royal palace and prison - learn more about its history and architecture.
- The white tower is considered the main center of the tower and it was built in order to save the people of London from outsiders.