I think it used to be the city Jail. Now its a museum type thing, and you can go there and see the crown jewels on display etc....Provided I don't have my places muddled up.
When I did History in High school, I think it was 8th grade, we did british history and we learnt that the tower of London was built by William the conquer, as his home, It was named because it was...
On the east side of the Square Mile area (the ancient boundary of the city). The nearest Underground stop is Tower Hill, on the southeast corner of the Circle Line.
It was built by the Normans to protect the city, but more importantly to help keep the city and its powerful businesses under their control.Why did WHO build the White Tower!!
Its a little over 2 miles by foot, its a pretty little walk up the Thames where you can pass St. Paul's, Hay Galleria, London Eye, Tate Modern, Hay Galleria, HMS Belfast, The shard, London bridge and...