The Tower of London is one of Britain's most iconic historical sites. Started in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the tower is the result of centuries of work and has housed famous political prisoners such as Anne Boleyn, Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and tells the tale of many a gruesome or mysterous exectution. The tower has also been home to the Crown Jewels since the fourteenth century.
Address
Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB
Getting There
Tube: District and Circle lines (Tower Hill).
National Rail Services: London Bridge and Fenchurch Stations.
DLR: Tower Gateway Station.
Bus: Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1.
Boat: Tower Pier (Services for Charring Cross, Westminster and Greenwich).
It’s difficult to imagine how much space the Tower of London takes up until...