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Tower of London - The White Tower

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The Tower of London is one of the most famous and well preserved historical buildings in the world. From its earliest structural beginnings by its founder William I of England (1066-87), the great or white tower became very famous, - an awe inspiring, and frightening structure to the Anglo-Saxon people. Within three months of his victory William the Conqueror had begun to build a castle on the north bank of the river Thames in London - at first a simple timber strucutre. The enclosure then received a huge structure of stone which in time came to be called The Great Tower and eventually as it is known today The White Tower. This formed the basis of a residential palace and fortress. Picture taken 31st August 2006.

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3rd Sep 2006 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
Geography, History

Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

Keywords:
Norman tower architecture prison museum palace London Thames fortress castle

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