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   Jun 9, 2024 · Tower of London, royal fortress and London landmark. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, a royal mint, a menagerie, and a public records office. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames.

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   4 days ago · Definition. Edward I of England reigned as king from 1272 to 1307 CE. Edward succeeded his father Henry III of England (r. 1216-1272 CE) and was known as 'Longshanks' for his impressive height and as 'the Hammer of the Scots' for his repeated attacks on Scotland.

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Construction began in 2006. One World Trade Center, New York, New York. One WTC formally and symbolically fills the void left by the destruction of the twin towers. Its bold design aspires to the status of the twin towers as an easily recognizable form that draws power from its simplicity.

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   3 days ago · Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is among the most famous landmarks in the world. It is also a technological masterpiece in building-construction history. It was designed and built (1887–89) by Gustave Eiffel and named in his honor. Quick facts.

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   4 days ago · It was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was initially a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new Norman ruling class.

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   Jun 28, 2024 · A timeline of the Ground Zero site from 1776-2014: from under the Hudson River to the site for the Freedom Tower and the National September 11 Museum & Memorial.

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   What is the history of the Tower of London?

   • Description of the history and traditions of the Tower of London. The Tower was a royal residence until the 17th century, and from the 13th century to 1834 it housed the Royal Menagerie (the Lion Tower).

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   What are some interesting facts about the Tower of London?

   • Tower of London. Its moat and two concentric “curtains,” or walls, surround the White Tower. The White Tower, the central keep of the Tower of London. Armour of Henry VIII on display at the Tower of London. Water Lane in the Tower of London.

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   Where is the Tower of London?

   • The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England.

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   When did the Tower of London become a royal residence?

   • From 1547 onwards, the Tower of London was only used as a royal residence when its political and historic symbolism was considered useful, for instance each of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I briefly stayed at the Tower before their coronations. In the 16th century, the Tower acquired an enduring reputation as a grim, forbidding prison.

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   4 days ago · Definition. Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649) was a Stuart king who, like his father James I of England (r. 1603-1625), viewed himself as a monarch with absolute power and a divine right to rule.