Built by William the Conqueror in 1078, the Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. Officially H

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Built by William the Conqueror in 1078, the Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. Officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill.

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Location: The Tower of London, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Photo credit: © Terry Mathews / Alamy / Afripics
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