![IMG_5992-IMG_5996 Begun in 1075-9, William the Conqueror's stone tower was so impressive that the castle is still called the Tower today. He built the fortress on the river in...](thumbs/IMG_5992-IMG_5996.webp)
Begun in 1075-9, William the Conqueror's stone tower was so impressive that the castle is still called the Tower today. He built the fortress on the river in…
![IMG_6178-IMG_6184 By 1281 Edward I had swept aside his father Henry III's moat and entrance and replaced them with new, more sophisticated versions. He ringed Henry lll‘s outer...](thumbs/IMG_6178-IMG_6184.webp)
By 1281 Edward I had swept aside his father Henry III's moat and entrance and replaced them with new, more sophisticated versions. He ringed Henry lll‘s outer…
![IMG_6170-IMG_6174 By 1281 Edward I had completed the Tower's formidable new land entrance. Two huge stone gate towers and a semi-circular barbican (now demolished) were linked by...](thumbs/IMG_6170-IMG_6174.webp)
By 1281 Edward I had completed the Tower's formidable new land entrance. Two huge stone gate towers and a semi-circular barbican (now demolished) were linked by…
![IMG_6175 The 13th century main entrance to the tower, built by Edward I in 1281. The area below is now used as a bowling green by the Yeoman Warders; the moat was filled...](thumbs/IMG_6175.webp)
The 13th century main entrance to the tower, built by Edward I in 1281. The area below is now used as a bowling green by the Yeoman Warders; the moat was…
![IMG_5988 The defensive walls with Tower Bridge in the background.](thumbs/IMG_5988.webp)
The defensive walls with Tower Bridge in the background.