There have been fortifications on the site for over 2000 years. The present buildings as they appear now were started in the 11th century by William, Duke of Normandy. The Tower still has a very small military garrison to guard the British Crown Jewels which are housed in the Jewel Tower. The Tower is one of London's best known visitor attractions with a large display of antique militaria. It is still officially a Royal Residence although not used as such.
When the Tower of London was built, there was no particular street that it was on but it is now on Tower Hill.
the tower of London is a the majesties royal palace and fortress. the tower was used as a royal palace, prison and fortress.
The Tower of London is now a major tourist attraction, a museum, home of the British Crown Jewels and it still has a small military garrison.
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They aren't. The Tower of London was the Royal Menagerie (zoo) several hundred years ago, but not now. The only livestock kept at the Tower now are the ravens.
The Tower of London is still classified as a Royal Palace but hasn't been used as such for centuries.
The Tower of London was primarily a fortress protecting the city of London. It was also used by the Kings & Queens of England as a royal palace and as a prison.
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London and St Katherine's Dock (an upmarket marina). It is also close to the original City of London - which is now London's financial district.
The Tower of London is now a museum (particularly of armour) but the main thing that is kept there is the British Crown Jewels.
Historical consensus is that the Iron Maiden usage is a hoax and therefore it was never used, not even in the Tower of London
it was used during the year of 0045