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    meaning. The history of the Tower of London will amaze you on how the structure was built and how it came to be. Multiple executions were taken place in the tower of London, executions of many famous people. It soon became a prison to house prisoners. Was even involved in becoming a zoo. The Tower of London was to be built as a complex of mul-tiple other towers that later were added on in 1078 and soon finished in 1100. William the Conqueror had it built to pro-tect London from the British Empire,

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    years my dream has been to visit London, England- so I decided to research a very historic site that is so prevalent to the history which helped shape many aspects of this city and English culture; The Tower of London. London seems to be such a magical place to visit, as there are many layers of history underground, but above ground as well. Over the many years London has been inhabited, there have been many historical events having occurred here, but this tower has been prominent to the growth

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    Ever since its creation by Gundolf in 1078, the Tower of London has served many purposes. Whether it was a royal residence or prison and torture chamber, most importantly, it has been a significant symbol and monument of English history and architecture. A small, modest building, many tourists are surprised to see the Tower of London, as it is not the magnificent, tall tower they were expecting. For some years, the Tower of London was used as a royal residence where monarchs would stay for a night

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    The Tower of London: A Landmark Alive With History The Tower of London is one of the most famous and visited historic monuments in the world. For some people it conjures up images of Norman architecture and towering battlements, but most associate it with arms and armour, ravens, the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders, imprisonment, death and ghostly apparitions. But this does not do it justice: the history of the Tower and its buildings is a vast, fascinating and complex subject, intertwined with

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    The Tower of London is the most glorious land structure out of all Medieval castles. It has been said that many have stayed; however, it was not pleasingly pleasant. The people who visited the castle in those days were mostly executed. Some of the people that were incarcerated/executed were: Anne Boleyn, Sir Walter Raleigh, The Princes in the Tower, Guy Fawkes, Lady Jane Grey, and Rudolf Hess. The Tower of London is known for holding many treasures and both famous and infamous prisoners. The Tower

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    The Tower of London The Tower of London is a historic site, with a rich history. Having been around for more than a millennia, the Tower has been involved in much of the history of England. The Tower of London has performed many tasks for the country, these ranging from palace, fortress, prison, and even mint. In this paper, I shall cover a portion of the history of the Tower of London, and delve into several specific stories about the Tower of London. Construction of the Tower of London first

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    “The Tower of London in London, England is a castle where kings and queens once lived. It was a fortress that protected them from their enemies and a safe place to keep their riches” (Burns). The complete knowledge of the Tower of London can be best understood by exploring the Tower of London’s history, imprisonment, torture at the tower, and special objects at the tower. There is much to learn about the history of the Tower of London. People thought this tower was a necessity because if the violence

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    Tower of London The Tower of London is another overall acclaimed fascination in London with extraordinary memorable noteworthiness and additionally being the home to the gathering of dazzling imperial fortunes, all the more ordinarily known as The Crown Jewels. The Tower of London is situated on the north bank of the River Thames. It isn't a tower in that capacity, however a stronghold rather and is formally named Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. Known as a position of detainment, torment

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    Nathaniel, their mission to seek revenge and justice takes place in London. Throughout the book, Bartimaeus is sent on adventures from plotting on the rooftops of houses, to sojourning in the back alleys of London to hide from enemies. He also begins to describe the area of which he has resided in and creates a curiousness in the reader to discover the layout of this perplex and mysterious city. Interested myself about the setting of London, I chose key locations in which Bartimaeus encounters along his

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    Tower of London The age old fortress stands as a monument of English and European history. Through monarchs, bloody battles, from prisoners to executions and a touch from all London’s prominent events in history, the Tower Of London is renowned for more than just its magnificent appearance. The tower was founded by William, Duke of Normandy when he conquered England in 1066. He began building the stronghold as a declaration of his power to the English people who were resentful of his reign. William

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