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Deep, dark hallways leading to many different rooms. Tradedies have happened here with suspious stories. This tower has been a prison and place of death for many years. The Tower of London has had a place in Europe's history from early time Tower is one of the most popular places to vist in London today due to its long line of history. Construction for the Tower of London started in the year of 1078 by the order of the Duke of Normandy, William, who later became the first king. The Tower was constructed on the east side of London near the river Thames. In 1843 the moat around the Tower of London was drained.The oldest part of the Tower of London is the White Tower or “Keep” in the center of all the walls. The Tower is made up of many walls and towers including the Beauchamp, Bloody, Salt, and Broad Arrow towers. Most of theses towers are not open to visitors or tourists. The White Tower, the Jewel House and the Royal Fusiliers are some of the only towers open and the most popular. The guards at the Tower of London can often be an interesting sight for visitors to see. These guards are usually known as Yeomen Wardens, but are sometimes referred to as “Beefeaters”. The costumes that the guards wear date back to the Tudor times. The costumes consist of colorful doublets (jackets) and knee breeches.

Many prisoners at the tower were of great minds or of great power. In the year 1483, King Edward V, 12 years old at the time, and his brother Richard were imprisoned in the tower by their uncle, Richard III, Duke of Gloucester. It is thought that the boys’ uncle murdered them in what is now the Bloody Tower, because after being imprisoned the boys were never seen again. In the 1500s, only being a princess at the time, Elizabeth I was also a prisoner. Many great minds such as Sir Thomas More, as well as queens such as Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were executed here, along with Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guildford Dudley.

Known to be a royal palace, The Tower of London has many uses. At one time the tower was used as a royal mint, menagerie, and a public records office, an observatory, military barracks, and a city zoo. On the other hand, the Tower of London was also used as a political prison, and a place of public execution. The Tower of London served for many uses throughout its time and now serves as a museum. The Tower now showcases the British crown jewels, swords, scepters, and coronation robes. The Tower also houses King Henry VIII’s amour.

In conclusion, The Tower of London will always have a special place in the history of London. The suspious stories and mysteries will always keep people coming back for more. People will always wonder about the history of the Tower and come to visit and learn more about it.

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