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...
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.
They have two towers. the tower of London actually has 21 towers The White TowerThe Bloody TowerBeauchamp TowerBell TowerBowyer TowerBrick TowerBroad Arrow TowerByward TowerConstable TowerCradle...