Tower Of London
Own your own piece of British History
London is definitely a place of amazing history and brings with it great legends and heroes that have been savior of the humanity. One of the most renowned historical monuments that have been a great part of London history is The Tower of London. According to the experts, it was founded in 1078 when the Norman king William ordered the White Tower - a square fortress - to be built. The whole aim of building the structure was to protect the London from outside invaders. Ever since it was built, it was protected by the Normans from the people of the City. The great thing about the structure is that it was built using Caen stone, imported from France.
After some time, in the 12th century, King Richard the Lionheart got a moat dug around it and filled with water from the Thames. The most famous use of the Tower of London over the centuries was as a prison, besides being the home o the crown jewels since the 14th century. It was used as a prison or those of high ranked religious residents. Ranulf Flambard, the Bishop of Durham, was the first prisoner of the tower for being found guilty extortion in 1100.
If you want to bring home a piece of The Tower of London and want to make your home look luxurious with a piece of history, it is possible as we bring to you some stones that were removed recently during the course of restoration. These stones have been a part of the tower for more than 1000 years since 11th century. About Tower Of London : The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London – an imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty – was built around the White Tower.
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