The Tower of London, Exterior Views
Various views of the Tower of London. The Tower of London, also known officially as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and the Fortress of the Tower of London, was built in the 11th Century during the Norman Conquest of England. The Tower was used as a prison from its inception until 1952, but has also served as a royal residence, armoury, treasury, and to this day holds the Crown Jewels
Picture No
13743447
Media ID
46796949
Size
3479px x 5000px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
unattributed sketches, The Graphic, 15th August 1885, p. 188
Date
1885
