- 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.
- 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.
- The White Tower formed the basis of a residential palace and fortress suited for a king or queen, and the Tower of London became an all-purpose complex.
- 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.
- Photo taken at The White Tower by Stephen G. on 7/5/2023. ... The White Tower. Castle and History Museum. St. Katharine's and Wapping, London.
- Access to all these amazing sights is included in your Tower of London admission ticket, like: • The White Tower: The White Tower is one of the most important...
- 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 is not just one tower, but a huge complex of towers, turrets, walls and buildings, all constructed over the last 1,000 years.
- 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...
- 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.