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The Tower of London was first built in 1078 by William the Conqueror(1066-1087) and was completed by William II During the Towers history it has been a palace, prison, treasury, zoo and arsenal. The Crown Jewels are housed in the tower. Also the Medieval Palace, the " Bloody" Tower. Free tours by the Yeoman Warders. A new exhibition the 'Crowns and Diamonds.
The atmosphere of the Tower at the present date is the result of restoration carried out by the architect Salvin in the 19th century. In 1875 the Tower was opened to the public for the first time. Today the Tower houses the Crown Jewels and the Royal Armouries. 40 Yeoman Warders in Tudor regalia guard the Tower and one of these, the Ravenmaster, looks after the famous ravens.
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