What three things the Tower of London has been during its history?

The Tower of London has been many things throughout its long history. It was designed to be an important royal fortress, palace, and prison. It has also been home to the Royal Armouries, The Crown Jewels, and even the Royal Menagerie.



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10 Facts About the Tower of London
  • The Tower of London is the home of the Crown Jewels. ...
  • The tower was was heavily damaged during World War II. ...
  • The Tower was originally used as a prison. ...
  • Ravens are kept there. ...
  • The Yeoman Warders have been guarding the Tower since the 15th century.


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The tower has served as a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, the royal mint, a public records office, an observatory, a military barracks, a place of execution, and the city zoo. Today it holds the crown jewels and regalia. As recently as 1941 the tower was used as a prison for Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess.

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