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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tower_of_LondonTower of London - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · 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.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gothic_architectureGothic architecture - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Gothic architecture is an architectural style that was prevalent in Europe from the late 12th to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries in some areas. [1] It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.

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4. www.british-history.ac.uk › rchme › yorkSt. Mary's Abbey Wall | British History Online

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   5 days ago · St. Mary's Tower (Pl. 57, Fig. p. 170), at the N. angle of the precinct, was built in c. 1324 as a tall circular tower about 34 ft. in diameter, with thick walls and an octagonal interior of two storeys; the original height was over 30 ft. It is no doubt the new tower which the sacrist Stephen de Austewyk caused to be built.

5. artincontext.org › the-tower-of-babel-by-pieter"The Tower of Babel" by Pieter Bruegel - An In-Depth Look

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   5 days ago · Painted in 1563, this oil painting captures the ambitious yet doomed attempt of humanity to build a tower reaching the heavens. Bruegel skillfully brings to life the Biblical tale from Genesis with intricate detail and grand scale, making it a significant piece in art history.

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7. www.britannica.com › topic › Eiffel-Tower-Paris-FranceEiffel Tower | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Eiffel Tower, wrought-iron structure in Paris that is one of 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.

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8. www.britannica.com › place › The-ShardThe Shard | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · The Shard, skyscraper in London that was designed by architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2012. Piano took its inspiration from church spires and ships’ masts, but the Shard’s appearance better resembles the shaft of a stiletto switchblade. At a height of 1,016 feet (309.6 meters) with 95 stories.

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   When was the Tower of London built?

   • The earliest recorded attribution of the Tower to the Roman ruler dates to the mid-14th century in a poem by Sir Thomas Gray. The origin of the myth is uncertain, although it may be related to the fact that the Tower was built in the corner of London's Roman walls.

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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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   Why was the Tower of London refortified?

   • The popularity of the Chartist movement between 1828 and 1858 led to a desire to refortify the Tower of London in the event of civil unrest. It was the last major programme of fortification at the castle. Most of the surviving installations for the use of artillery and firearms date from this period.

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   How did the Bloody Tower get its name?

   • It was a simple structure, protected by a portcullis and gate. The Bloody Tower acquired its name in the 16th century, as it was believed to be the site of the murder of the Princes in the Tower. Between 1339 and 1341, a gatehouse was built into the curtain wall between Bell and Salt Towers.

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10. www.britannica.com › biography › Elizabeth-IElizabeth I | Biography, Facts, Mother, & Death | Britannica

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    5 days ago · Arrested and sent to the Tower of London after Sir Thomas Wyatt’s rebellion in January 1554, Elizabeth narrowly escaped her mother’s fate. Two months later, after extensive interrogation and spying had revealed no conclusive evidence of treason on her part, she was released from the Tower and placed in close custody for a year at Woodstock.