Main Attractions
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Tower of London
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
St Thomas's Tower, the Wakefield Tower and the Lanthorn Tower lay at the heart of the medieval royal lodgings built by Henry III (1216-72) and his son Edward (1272-1307) at the Tower. Today they are known collectively as the 'Medieval Palace' and you can explore the stories of these two fascinating kings and their courts, at work and at play in the very rooms that they used. 13th-century royal life is evoked through its stunning reconstruction, traditionally crafted furniture, films, sound, light, smell, and fascinating interactive displays.
In St Thomas's Tower, run your hands over samples of costly Spanish woven fabrics, of the sort that once adorned the ancient walls of the Palace; Discover how 'history detectives' piece together an accurate picture of the past, and how research is performed on authentic reconstructions of objects and furnishings.
Then tiptoe into Edward I's own bedchamber (the King has just stepped out for a moment!) to see his splendid bed with heraldic hangings and green star-spangled bedposts.
Walk through into the beautiful vaulted room in the Wakefield Tower, a refuge for Henry III in troubled times, where stories of his time at the Tower are projected on the walls.
Experience court life in the Lanthorn Tower, where a display of original Medieval objects and images portray how kings and queens lived their daily lives, entertaining, praying, ruling and relaxing...
For more information about the Tower of London, visit: http://www.tower-of-london.org.uk/Image Gallery
