London Attractions - Tower of London

One of the most famous fortified buildings in the world, begun in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the Tower has been a palace, prison, treasury, arsenal and even a zoo!

The Tower of London , overlooks the river at the eastern boundary of the old city walls.

Today the Tower houses the priceless Crown Jewels. Also on view are the Medieval Palace , the infamous Bloody Tower and over 90 inscriptions made by prisoners in the Beauchamp Tower .

 

Although you can explore the Tower complex independently, it is a good idea to get your bearings by joining up with one of the guided tours, given every thirty minutes by one of the forty-odd eminently photographable Beefeaters. These ex-servicemen are best known for their scarlet-and-gold Tudor costumes.

For more information about the Tower of London visit: www.tower-of-london.com

For nearest available accommodation visit: www.edwardhousehotel.co.uk .