The Tower of London, leading historic visitor attraction

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Through the centuries, the Tower of London has been a citadel and a palace.

Through the centuries, the Tower of London has been a citadel

and a palace.
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It was built around 1090 by William the Conqueror

It was built around 1090 by William the Conqueror

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It marks the start of the Tower of London’s history. The White Tower

It marks the start of the Tower of London’s history.

The

White Tower
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Three queens of England have been beheaded within its walls, because

Three queens of England have been beheaded within its walls, because

it has been a prison for offenders against the State
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The Crown Jewels The Tower of London has been home to

The Crown Jewels

The Tower of London has been home to the

world famous British Crown Jewels since the beginning of the 14th century.
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The Crown Jewels are still used by the Queen today

The Crown Jewels are still used by the Queen today

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Yeoman Warder “Beefeaters” have been at the Tower of London since the 14th century.

Yeoman Warder

“Beefeaters” have been at the Tower of London since

the 14th century.
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The Ravens The legend says, Charles II was warned that if

The Ravens

The legend says, Charles II was warned that if the

Ravens leave the Tower, the monarchy would fall.
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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge