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Tower of London

   Tower of London
Tower Hill
London
EC3N 4AB
Tel: + 44(0) 870 756 6060
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Web: www.hrp.org.uk

The Tower of London was first built in 1078 by William the Conqueror(1066-1087) and was completed by William II who was tragically killed by Walter Tyrell in a hunting accident in the New Forest.  During the Towers history it has been a palace, prison, treasury, zoo and arsenal. The Crown Jewels are housed in the tower. Also  the Medieval Palace, the " Bloody" Tower. Free  tours by the Yeoman Warders. A new exhibition the 'Crowns and Diamonds', showing the development of Royal Crowns in Britain is in the Martin Tower. Visitors should allow 2-3 hours for your visit.


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The Tower of London on the River Thames next to Tower Bridge. Underground: Circle or District Lines to Tower Hill Station. Docklands Light Railway (DLR): Tower Gateway Station. Rail: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge Station. River Boat: From Charing Cross, Westminster or Greenwich to Tower Pier.
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The Tower of London England UK is one of the tourist attractions in the United Kingdom

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