The Tower of London.

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Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill.

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The White Tower , which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite. The castle was used as a prison since at least 1100, although that was not its primary purpose. A grand palace early in its history, it served as a royal residence.

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The peak period of the castle's use as a prison was the 16th and 17th centuries, when many figures fallen into disgrace, such as Elizabeth I before she became queen, were held within its walls. This use has led to the phrase "sent to the Tower".

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The Ceremony of the Keys at The Tower of London is a 700 year old tradition that takes place every night. Every night, at exactly 21.52 (eight minutes to 10pm), the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower comes out of the Byward Tower, dressed in red, carrying a candle lantern in one hand and the Queen's Keys in the other hand.

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Catherine Howard Anne Boleyn Henry VIII Public executions were held on Tower Green, including two of Henry VIII's wives: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard.

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The Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. In principle they are responsible for looking after any prisoners at the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides and are a tourist attraction in their own right

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Now the Tower of London is one the main sights of Great Britain. Although it is no longer a royal residence, the Tower officially remains a royal palace and maintains a permanent guard.