Tower of London

The Tower of London jumps right from the page of history into the present with its defining nickname—the “Tower” that gave name to the surrounding hill and the bold White Tower at its core. Founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest, this historic citadel sits on the north bank of the River Thames and sits within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The White Tower, built by William the Conqueror in 1078, anchors a complex of buildings encircled by two defensive rings and a moat, later expanded under kings like Richard I, Henry III, and Edward I. For centuries it has served many roles: armoury, treasury, and even the home of the Crown Jewels, as well as a royal mint and a public record office. From the early 14th century until the 17th, monarchs would prepare for coronation processions from here to Westminster Abbey. …

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