Note: From Jan. 2 to April 12, 2025, the Chapel Royal will be closed ... when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity.

At nearly 1000 years old, the Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. William the Conqueror, who became the first Norman king of England, built the White Tower in 1066 as part of his ...

Alan Kingshott has served as a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London for 18 years ... he’s seen his daughter get married in the Royal Chapel and his grandchildren christened there.

1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

Ask a visitor to name a building or monument that defines London ... some of the fabric of the tower. But if you visit St John’s chapel, the King’s private place of worship in its southeast ...

Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...