At nearly 1000 years old, the Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. William the Conqueror, who became the first Norman king of England, built the White Tower in 1066 as part of his ...

Queen Elizabeth I: William the Conqueror started building the Tower of London in 1078, after he defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. It took many years to build even the first part of ...

1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

One of the city's most iconic and most visited tourist destinations, the Tower of London ... de Mandeville was first appointed by William the Conqueror. As principal of London’s main fortress ...

The U.K. government has announced plans to dismantle the remains of London’s Grenfell Tower. The announcement on Friday came ...

Alan Kingshott has served as a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London for 18 years ... One of the ravens lives separately and is first let out at 10am, then the others are allowed out.

You'll be among the first to enter the Tower of London, witnessing the military pomp of the opening ceremony before the crowds descend. Learn more about the history of the ceremony from your guide ...

Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity. Despite its name ...