- A black raven is on the steps of the White Tower, watching passers-by visiting the Tower of London.
- The White Tower is surrounded by two rings of defensive walls and several other buildings. Throughout its history, the Tower of London has served as a...
- The Tower of London is sometimes identified with the White Tower, the original stark square fortress that was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and...
- Officially known as ‘Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London’ its origins started with the building of the White Tower in 1078.
- Photo credit: © Historic Royal Palaces. The southern face of the White Tower Built in the 1080s - the oldest part of the Tower of London estate.
- The Tower of London is a 900-year-old castle and fortress in central London that is notable for housing the crown jewels and for holding many famous and...
- The oldest part of the fortress is the so-called White Tower, which was completed in 1097. This keep was long the tallest building in London at 27.4 meters (90ft).
- The bloody Tower of London: This gruesome executioner’s block is on display in the White Tower.
- Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London the White Tower will crumble and a great disaster shall befall England.
- The Tower of London is located in central London, near the River Thames. You can easily get there by public transport, such as tube, bus, or boat.