- 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.
- Where to Stay near the Tower of London. Tips and Tours: How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the Tower of London. 1. The White Tower and the Line of Kings.
- 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...
- During the wars between Stephen and Matilda, the Earl of Essex was Constable of the Tower, and obtained a grant even of the City of London.
- 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...
- 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.
- The Tower of London is not just one tower, but a huge complex of towers, turrets, walls and buildings, all constructed over the last 1,000 years.
- This was the White Tower, an imposing stone fortress which still survives today as the centrepiece of the Tower of London.
- The Tower of London has a rich and bloody history, dating back a 1000 years to William the Conqueror. Discover the dark secrets of the Tower of London here.