Historic Royal Palaces
Tower Of London

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World Heritage Site

The Tower of London has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1988.

The Tower of London, which was built in 1066 and served as both a prison and a palace for the kings of England, was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

The sign is the first in a series of signs placed along the walking route that surrounds the Tower of London. Signs on behalf of the Historic Royal Palaces Association, whose purpose is to promote the Tower of London and the other sites managed by the association.
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The following signs are placed after the current sign (the double-sided signs):
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Tower Of London

Play your part

The Tower of London is managed by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity. For a thousand years the palaces in our care have witnessed dramatic events that have shaped this nation. We exist to ensure their future, and depend entirely on your support.

Continue to play your part by visiting one of our other five palaces.
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Tower Of London

Thank you for playing your part
The Tower of London is managed by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity. For a thousand years the palaces in our care have witnessed dramatic events that have shaped this nation. We exist to ensure their future, and depend entirely on your support.

Continue to play your part by visiting one of our other five palaces.
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Tower Of London

ようこそ
Welcome (Japanese)

Step into the past
Take part in special events held at different times throughout the year, The Tower also comes alive every day with re-enactments from its evocative past.
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Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace
Explore Henry VIII’s magnificent. Tudor palace and vast kitchens, stroll through the elegant baroque apartments and glorious formal gardens, then disappear into the Maze amongst over 60 acres of riverside gardens.
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Tower Of London

добро пожаловать
Welcome (Russian)

Discover the Mighty Fortress
Walk the battlements and discover almost 1,000 years of the Tower’s history as a formidable royal fortress, from medieval times through to the modern day.
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Banqueting House

Banqueting House
Walk in the footsteps of a dazzling company of courtiers who once danced, drank and partied beneath the magnificent Rubens ceiling. This revolutionary building was created for court entertainments, but is probably most famous for the execution of Charles I in 1649.
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Tower Of London

Bienvenidos
Welcome (Spanish)

Ravens
For many years the ravens have been one of the Tower’s most famous sights. Legend has it that if the ravens were to leave the Tower, the fortress and the Kingdom would fall.
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Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace
Take the journey of a courtier through the splendid King’s State Apartments, explore the life, loves, triumphs and tragedies of Queen Victoria, and celebrate the lives of modern royals including Diana, Princess of Wales, all within in these elegant walls.
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Benvenuti
Welcome (Italian)

Yeoman Warders
Join the Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour and be entertained by captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture.
Discover dramatic events that shaped Britain’s history through, stories of the monarchs and people who lived at the Tower
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Kew Palace

Kew Palace
Step into this tiny doll’s house of a palace and sense the joys and sorrows of past royal lives in intimate detail, as King George III and his family come to life. Don’t miss the atmospheric Royal Kitchens an experience to savour.
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Bienvenue
Welcome (French)

Royal Arms and Armour
Inside the imposing White Tower, built by William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago, you will discover stunning royal armours and objects from the Royal Armouries’ national collection of arms and armour, including those of Henry VIII.
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Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Castle
Discover this oasis of calm on the edge of the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, nestled within beautiful landscaped gardens. Take a tour through elegant State Rooms and chart Hillsborough Castle’s journey from family home to political stage, to working royal residence today.
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Willkommen
Welcome (German)

Crown Jewels
Marvel at the spectacular displays and unlock the stories behind the 23,578 gems in the priceless Crown Jewels, including the largest diamond ever found.
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Tower Of London

Play your part by becoming a member
Membership with Historic Royal Palaces will help you discover more about the Tower of London and our five other palaces with unlimited entry all year round. Ask at the ticket desk or visit hrp.org.uk/membership
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Welcome to the Tower of London
The Tower of London is a 1,000-year-old castle that protects the Crown Jewels. It was a royal palace, a fortress to secure the armoury and guard treasures, and an infamous prison. Kings and queens demonstrated their power from here, shaping society and influencing our world.
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