The Tower of London

Jaime Ruiz and Malena Ulcina

Where is it?It's located in the centre of London, next to the Tower Bridge and the river Thames.

Address: Tower Hill, London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4AB

What can you see in the Tower?

The Crown JewelsThe White TowerA medieval museumMint StreetThe Green Tower

History of the buildingA millennium ago, King Edward of England backed down on his promise to give the throne to William, Duke of Normandy.

Edward finally gave the throne to Harold Godwinson who was his brother in law.

William was quite angry and he sent his army to conquer England and after he won the battle of Hastings (1066) he was crowned king.

In 1078, he decided to build a fortress to keep the unruly citizens of London in line.

Uses along historyThe Tower of London has been used as a:

Royal Palace FortressPrisonPlace of executionArsenal Royal MintRoyal Zoo Jewel house

People executed in the Tower & Traitors' Gate

In the Green Tower, also known as Bloody Tower; there were many executions, including those of Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh.

Many Tudor's prisioners entered the tower of London through the Traitors' Gate, it was on the river so they entered the Tower by boat. Today the gate in the river is closed.

Visiting the Tower todayToday the Tower is a touristic attraction and prices change depending on the age. An adult ticket costs around £25.

There are Beefeaters , who are the Royal guards of the Tower and touristic guides as well.

There is a legend which says that if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the White Tower will crumble and monarchy will end up.