- 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.
- 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.
- What to expect on an independent visit to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge next door and how to get best value on a trip to the Tower.
- The Tower of London Beefeater Tour is one of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting London. The tour is conducted by the Yeoman Warders, also.
- Your admission ticket gives you entry to the Crown Jewels, all public areas of the Tower of London (including the White Tower, Bloody Tower, and battlements)...
- The White Tower was built by William the Conqueror to secure his position in London against fierce opposition from the conquered Saxons who inhabited the city.
- The Tower of London has got many towers. The White Tower is a central tower at the Tower of London. It was a prison. Many people died there. \
- To mark the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, at 12pm BST today a gun salute began firing from the Tower of London.
- 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.
- Discover the rich history of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge on a 3-hour walking tour. Witness the opening ceremony, explore the White Tower...