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The Tower of London is a historic castle built by William the Conqueror in 1066 to protect London. It has served as a royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, and zoo over its long history. Today it is mainly a historical museum that receives millions of tourists each year to see its remaining fortifications and armories, as well as the Crown Jewels. At least six ravens are kept at the Tower due to a belief that they bring Britain good luck if they remain.

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London

The Tower of London is a historic castle built by William the Conqueror in 1066 to protect London. It has served as a royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, and zoo over its long history. Today it is mainly a historical museum that receives millions of tourists each year to see its remaining fortifications and armories, as well as the Crown Jewels. At least six ravens are kept at the Tower due to a belief that they bring Britain good luck if they remain.

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The Tower of London

Подготовила Мария Лопатникова


группа 12СД
Introduction
The Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank
of the River Thames in central London. It’s one of the
oldest buildings in the city. The Tower is a visual symbol of
the Norman Conquest of England. It was built by William
the Conqueror in 1066 as a strong fortress to protect the
city. Nowadays it is considered to be the most valuable
monument of Medieval military architecture surviving in
England. Also the Tower is famous as home of the Crown
Jewels. Today they can be viewed in their new jewel house.
They include the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen
Mother which contains the celebrated Indian diamond.
History
It has 20 towers and the most important of all is the White Tower, which was built by
William the Conqueror.
History
The Tower has a long and rich history. It has once been a royal palace, a fortress, a
prison, a place of execution and even a zoo. Today, it’s mainly a historical museum.
History
While it was a royal palace, King Henry III kept three
leopards, an elephant, a polar bear and several ravens
there. Soon these animals were sent to Regent’s Park
and only ravens stayed on. While it was a prison,
many noblemen were locked up there, including kings
and queens. The Tower and its prisoners were
guarded by the Beefeaters. At present times they work
mainly as guides. They still wear a nice uniform with
high ruffs and scarlet tunics.
History
The Tower has also been an execution place. Many, like
Lady Jane Grey, Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More, lost their
heads there. During the Second World War many German
spies were imprisoned there and then shot. The Crown
Jewels are one of the most interesting sights in the Tower.
They are carefully looked after

At least six ravens always stay in the Tower. It is believed


that they bring good luck to Britain. In case they leave the
Tower, something bad can happen. That’s why, their wings
are cut and they can never fly away. Perhaps, they would
never leave this place. First of all, they like having nests in
old stone houses. Secondly, they are fed by meat and
biscuits every day.
Today the Tower
Nowadays the Tower of London is a
place of great interest for millions of
people. Tourists come there to visit the
museum of Royal Armouries, the Fusilier
museum and a new Jewel Tower where
Crown Jewels are exhibited. Tourists can
also speak with the guardians who wear
special uniform which was assigned to
them during the reign of Queen
Elizabeth I.
Conclusion
The Tower of London will always be remembered as a symbol of royal power, a fortress
for the monarch, and a prison for the monarch’s enemies.
Thank you for attention!

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