Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Greater London Authority offices, London

Photograph taken August 2002 © Copyright Historic England Archive ref: NMR 21766/19

Although the White Tower, built in 1078, is Norman other parts of The Tower of London were added at various later dates. It was the seat of government for the whole country during the medieval period.

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Greater London Westminster

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Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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A Roman fort originally stood on this site. After the Norman Conquest it was given to William the Conqueror's half-brother. By the end of the 11th century he had constructed a full scale Norman castle using the Roman walls. It lay uninhabited from the 16th century. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Greater London Authority offices, London

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