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The Tower of London is actually just outside the City of London in the borough of Tower Hamlets. It was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1078 in a location where previous Roman fortifications used to be. It's original purpose was to protect London from outside invaders.
Through the centuaries the tower has served a number of other purposes. It exhibited wild animals to the the public (the inspiration to William Blakes poem The Tyger), it was a place for public executions, the seat of the British government, a prison and is still today a royal residence although it is no longer occupied by the royal family. Since 1303 the Crown Jewels have also been held at the tower under constant guard.
Today the Tower of London is a world renowned landmark and a very popular tourist attraction. It is manned by Beefeaters who act as tour guides and provide security including locking up for the night in the Ceremony of the Keys. Pay it a visit and find out about the various legends, tales and mysteries of this historic building.
Underground: Tower Hill station on the District and Circle lines
Bus Routes: 15,42,78,100,RV1
| | Connections for City of London: The city has good tube connections the northern, central, circle, district, Hammersmith and city lines all pass through it. There are also five destination train stations, Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Fenchurch Street in the south, Liverpool Street and Moorgate in the north. Liverpool Steet station connects to Stansted airport and Moorgate connects to Luton airport. There are many buses that go through the city, numbers 15 and 25 go from east to west while 43 and 149 from north to south.
Travel essentials for London
| Continent | Country | Telephone Code | Electricity | Currency |
| Europe | England, UK | +44(0)20 | 240V | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Related Categories- Borough Market
- St Paul's Cathedral
- The Monument
- Tower Bridge
- Tower of London
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