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The Tower of London , officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London , is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England.
It consists of 20 towers. The oldest of them is the White Tower. It dates back to the 11th century and the time of William the Conqueror.
The Tower includes the following 21 towers, listed in alphabetic order: Beauchamp Tower (pronounced “Beecham”) Bell Tower Bloody Tower (or the Garden Tower), so named after a legend that the Princes in the Tower were murdered here. Allegedly also haunted by the young princes. Bowyer Tower Brick Tower Broad Arrow Tower Byward Tower Constable Tower Cradle Tower Develin Tower Deveraux Tower
Flint Tower Lanthorn Tower Martin Tower Middle Tower St. Thomas's Tower Salt Tower Wakefield Tower Wardrobe Tower Well Tower White Tower
Various kings used the Tower of London for many purposes. The Tower was a royal palace, an observatory, an arsenal, a state prison, a zoo. It is a museum now.
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the reign of Henry III (1216–1272). The Jewel House was built specifically to house the royal regalia, including jewels, plate, and symbols of royalty such as the crown, sceptre, and sword. When money needed to be raised, the treasure could be pawned by the monarch. The treasure allowed the monarch independence from the aristocracy, and consequently was closely guarded.
The Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother with the famous Indian diamond .
A lot of tourists come to see a fine collection of armour.
The ravens are one of the most famous sights at the Tower. They have lived in the Tower from its very beginning. The legend says that only so long as they are in the Tower will the Tower stand. If the ravens leave the Tower, the Crown and England will fall.
King Charles II ordered that six ravens should always live in the Tower. Since then they have been under Royal protection. Each raven has got its name.
The Raven Master gives them raw meat every day. They can’t fly away, because their wings are clipped.
The Yeoman Warders or Beefeaters protect the Tower. They still wear their picturesque Tudor uniform.
The Tower of London is one of the most popular of London's historical sites.
William the Conqueror built the Tower of _______ in 1078. It has been a palace, a fortress, a prison and a________ . We can visit the building and see the Crown _______ . They are in the original tower called the " ________ Tower". These men in red and blue _______ are called the "Beefeaters". They are the _________ of the Tower.
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