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The Tower of London

The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066. Tours are given by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history. People can also see the Crown Jewels there.

The Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames
The Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the River ThamesBob Collowan / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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