Henry III painted the keep white, giving it the name the White Tower. These changes transformed the Tower of London into England’s largest and strongest concentric castle — a castle containing ...

The White Tower is one of the world's most famous castles and a recognizable London landmark. Inside, you'll find the 350-year-old exhibition, "Line of Kings," which includes suits of armor worn ...

A display of ceramic poppies will again go on show at the Tower of London, to "reflect on the lasting ... across the lawn ...

The actor Jason Watkins has narrated Inside the Tower of London (Channel 5 ... Watkins wanted to know about the construction methods. The White Tower, or central keep, was made using limestone ...

It was later found elsewhere in London and returned to the Abbey for re-burial. In 1674 some bones of children were found under a staircase in the White Tower in the Tower of London and assumed to be ...

the Tower of London is brimming with history and legend. Built by William the Conqueror, the site grew over the centuries to encompass 21 towers including the famous White Tower, and its history ...

City Wonders – Best of London: Tower of London ... You'll explore all the key highlights, from the White Tower and Traitors' Gate to Tower Green and the Crown Jewels. You can also join an ...

Every morning, the main gates of the Tower of London are officially unlocked by ... Just inside the inner wall and in front of the White Tower, the famous ravens are perched in their elegant ...

1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress, royal palace, infamous prison and execution site where you can explore 1,000 years of history. Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown ...

There's an impressive procession of 18 Tudor barges travelling along the Thames from Hampton Court to the Tower. Meanwhile major building work is under way inside the ...