The Tower Of London Hayden Miller

 Built in 1066  Changed with every king  William the Conqueror built it  Built on 12 acres and had a 2 mile long wall Built and Changes

 First Norman king   He had 10 kids  William Rufus took over William the Conqueror

 Joined the tower in 1240  Inherited the castle at 9 after his dad died  His building was the Wake Field tower  Later renamed it the White Tower Henry III

 The office or Ordnance and the office of Armory  Responsible for supply  The main stores included armor, edged weapons, handguns, and ordnance. The two offices

 At the end of the 16 th century the security was weakened  Charles decided to do all he could to protect the tower  In April engines were made to haul guns an gun carriages The security

 Members of the Sovereign’s bodyguard  Got their name from being able to eat as much beef as they wanted from the kings table  They lived inside the fortress  They're responsible for looking after prisoners and guarding jewels  Most popular attraction today Yeomen Warders

 They are known as the guardians of the tower  Legendary saying: “if the ravens ever leave the tower, the kingdom will fall”.  They couldn’t fly away because one of their wings was shorter than the other  Tradition: Feed them biscuits soaked in blood The Ravens

 Located at the bottom of the Wakefield tower  It is a place where prisoners were held, and people were tortured and killed.  It was cold, dark, and moist.  Torture tools: the manacles, the rack, the scavenger’s daughter The Tower Torture Chamber

 Moved into the tower in the thirteenth century  Between it was just a production of coinage.  It made coins from silver recently seized from the countries monasteries.  It worked by putting a handmade metal blank place between engraved dies and hitting them with a hammer.  Employees were paid in salary. The Royal Mint

 Made for people accused of causing treason.  The prisoners ranged from speaking against the monarchs, counter fitting coins, and helping rebels.  Some prisoners spent their whole life in the prison.n The State Prison

 One hour visit- you can see the queen’s crown and jewels, displays from the royal armories collection, and walk through rich colors of the medieval palace.  Two hour visit- walking through the tower with the Yeomen Warders and listen to old tales, see the famous ravens, and listen to the story of how the tower was attacked and defeated.  Three hour visit- see tools that they used to torture people and try to decide who murdered the princess in the bloody tower. Touring

 Located in the basement of the White tower  Keeps safes, and maintains arms, armor, and supplies.  Weapons: cannons, mortars, swords, pikes, and pistols  Trophies: guiled winged lion, bronze bell, strongbox, and a pair of door hinges The Storehouse