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The core of this most famous (and infamous) of English castles is the stern, square White Tower, begun by William the Conqueror immediately after his conquest. William wanted a "statement" to intimidate the unruly Londoners, and he got it. 90 feet tall, with walls 15 feet thick and a single door reached by a temporary stair made for strong defenses. The original tower was added to and surrounded by a succession of outer defenses over the centuries. The complex has served as a palace, a treasury, a menagerie, and the royal mint. Sadly, its reputation was made as none of those things, but as the place where important prisoners spent their final days before meeting a bloody end. Give yourself plenty of time; there is a lot to see, and the Tower is generally crowded. more details ...
Tower Hill, London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4AB

About Tower of London
Attraction Type: Castle
Website: Tower of London
Email: visitorservices_TOL@hrp.org.uk
Phone: 0844 482 7777
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

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Ivydene - 20.7 miles from Tower of London Heybridge, Essex Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £220

No 6 The Courtyard (First Floor) - 22.9 miles from Tower of London Windsor, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £495

No 7 The Courtyard (Second Floor) - 22.9 miles from Tower of London Windsor, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £495

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Pepys Street Apartments by BridgeStreet Worldwide - 0.2 miles from Tower of London London, Greater London Stay from: £230.00

Grange City Hotel - 0.2 miles from Tower of London London, Greater London Stay from: £0.00

Apex City of London - 0.2 miles from Tower of London London, Greater London Stay from: £85.01

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Elephant and Castle Guest House - 1.5 miles from Tower of London London, Greater London From: £65.00

City Habitat Apartments - 1.5 miles from Tower of London London, Greater London From: £79.00

berkley court hotel - 2.3 miles from Tower of London London, Greater London From: £130.00

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London
City Information Centre
St. Paul's Churchyard
London
Greater London
England
EC4M 8BX
Tel: 020 7332 1456
Web: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
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