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The purpose of the Tower of London was to act as a royal power base in the City of London. It was also to provide a base where armed men, provisions and horses could be kept. It was to overawe and frighten the indigenous population of London. The tower of London provided a retreat for the Royal family in times of civil disorder and to protect London from invasion.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 6y agoOriginally it was intended to show the local population the power of the Norman invaders. Since then it has been a Royal Palace, menagerie, prison, fortress and armoury. Today, it still has a small military garrison, houses the Crown Jewels, is a museum and one of London's major tourist attractions.
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∙ 14y agoa lot of important people in English society were executed there.
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∙ 14y agoIt's function now is to act as a tourist attraction.
It also holds the Crown Jewels and is officially still a Royal Palace.
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∙ 11y agoIt plays a huge part in British history and it reveals information about the past and how the medieval people lived.
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∙ 11y agoThe tower of London was both a prison and a Crown of Jewels holder.
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∙ 10y agobecause it was a kings fortress
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What are the weaknesses of the Tower of London?
the tower was for prisponers
What has the author William Robertson Dick written?
William Robertson Dick has written: 'A short sketch of the Beauchamp tower' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tower of London (London, England), Tower of London (London, England). Beauchamp Tower 'Inscriptions and devices, in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London' -- subject(s): London, London. Tower. Beauchamp Tower
Is Tower Bridge east of the Tower of London?
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London on its southeast corner.
How much is the Tower of London?
The Tower of London isn't for sale.
Where is London leaning Tower?
The Leaning Tower is in Pisa not London
Where in London can the tower bridge of London be found?
Tower Bridge straddles the River Thames just to the east of central London and is adjacent to the Tower of London.
Is the tower of london the ''bloody tower''?
The 'Bloody Tower' is one of the many named towers within the Tower of London.
How do people get to the tower of London?
Take the tube (underground) to Tower Hill in order to get to the Tower of London.
What is the name of a group of buildings on the Thames river that served as a prison fortress and palace?
tower of London ....
Who found the Tower of London?
The Tower of London has never been lost.
What is the Tower of London surrounded by?
The Tower of London is surrounded by a (dry) moat.
Does the Tower of London have any moats?
The Tower of London does not have any moats.The moat at the Tower of London is still there although it no longer has any water in it.
