The Tower of London, Various Views and Items
Various views and items inside the Tower of London, including weapons, armour, tombs, council chambers, lower chambers, and large dungeon. 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 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
13743451
Media ID
46796978
Size
3476px x 5000px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
unattributed sketches, The Graphic, 15th August 1885, p. 200
Date
1885
