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Tower of London The Tower of London and the River Thames. The earliest part of the fortification, the White Tower (centre right), was built in the 11th century and was later topped by four cupolas; the Traitors' Gate (centre left) dates from the 13th century.

Tower of London

tower, London, United Kingdom
Also known as: The Tower
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Tower of London, royal fortress and London landmark. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, a royal mint, a menagerie, and a public records office. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames, in the extreme western portion of the borough of Tower Hamlets, on the border with the central City of London. Immediately after his coronation (Christmas 1066), William...

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