Research Paper On Tower Of London

The Tower of London
Moonlight shines on the bank of the river reflecting the shadow of the Tower of London behind. This ancient and mysterious tower was simply something to be recognized. With its fine architect and magnificent appearance, there are many true and untrue myths that surrounded this place. The Tower of London is an important part of British history because of its location, its history, and its rumors about ghosts.
The Tower of London is located east of London City. It is next to the Thames River and the Tower Bridge. Between them is an accessible walkway called Tower Wharf. When you look from this walkway, you’ll see a clear view of the Tower of London, the Thames River, and the Tower Bridge all at once. This huge tower has two walls that
defended the White Tower, which is one of the famous London Towers.
There are the Inner Wards, which includes 13 towers, and the Outer Walls, which is defended by the 6 towers, the river face, and the Semi-circular fortress at the northeast and northwest. Another name for the White tower is the Great Tower. In 1066 A.D., a Norman, William was the conqueror of England but he didn’t have a shelter that would protect him from the enemies. Therefore, he transported stones from France to make his castle. The Tower of London is two stories high and it is in a Romanesque style. At the top, he made little walls in order for his soldiers to hide and attack the enemies. He also had wells that are built into his castle so that in times of attack and war, they would still have water to drink. White Tower has a curved staircase and built-in latrine toilets with a hole and long tube down into the ground. Later, William decided to build a chapel room so he don’t have to leave his safe castle to attend Christian Mass anymore. However, he died before his castle was even finished. When he died, King Richard came in to take his place. As a smart man, he built
another stone wall around the White house as well as a moat, which is a deep and wide trench filled with water to make it harder for the enemies to intrude into the castle. The wall he built is 15 feet wide and 90 ft high. Different conquerors came and lived in the Tower of London one after another and consequently, they built more buildings and made new changes. Soon, the Tower of London became the most prominent building in England.
The Tower of London was built as a fortress from unfriendly Londoners and any enemies that approached them from the Thames River. A palace, a library, a mint, a treasury, a bank, an arsenal, an observatory, and prison are all words that described what the eminent Tower of London have been used for. There are many towers that were built within the Tower of London. The oldest tower is known as the White Tower. It was named by Henry III who white painted the tower in the 13th century. The Middle Tower, the Bloody Tower, and the Byward Tower were also built in the 13th century. The towers were protected by spiky gates. Bloody Tower was first called Garden Tower but because Edward V and his brother Richard (Duke of York) were assassinated by Richard (Duke of Gloucester) and the bones were also found under the staircase. During the rule of Charles II, the tower’s name was changed. Another Tower is the Wakefield. During the Wars of the Roses, Henry VI was stabbed while he was praying. Although the Wakefield is now an empty tower, in ancient times it was a place for Crown Jewels including collection of gold, silver, and other treasures of all the kings and queens. The Jewel House is where you'll find the Crown Jewels. In the Beauchamp Tower was where Guilford Dudley and his wife Lady Jane Grey Lord were killed. Many significant people were kept in this tower and the walls inside it were all written with messages carved by prisoners. Two of Henry III's queens and several other people were executed in the Green Tower but most people were killed at the Tower Hill so that the crowd would have a clear view. Water Gate was later known as the Traitor’s Gate because it’s where the prisoner’s boats arrived. The Chapel Royal and St. Peter ad Vincula is the oldest chapel royal in England. This is where those that were killed without any ceremony are placed. Henry III built the Martin Tower and the Salt Tower. The Martin Tower is popular as a place when Colonel Thomas tried to steal the crown jewels, and the Salt Tower is known for prisons for the Jesuits. In the past, whenever the bells rang, the drawbridges would be lift open, but now the only time it will ring is to warn the visitors that it’s time to leave. These are just some descriptions of some of the towers in the Tower of London. Notice that most of the towers were used for prisoners which may have lead to some terrifying factors in the future.
The Tower of London’s history was very brutal and bloody. The Tower of London was believed to have the most ghosts and haunting stories than any other castle in England. For the people who do not believe in spirits, this might definitely change their minds. Long ago, the Tower of London has been the prison of some very important state prisoners. Moreover, it has been a place of trials, execution, and torture. The Bloody Tower, Traitors Gate and the dungeon called the 'Little Ease' are some of the cruel events that may have led to revenging and angry ghosts. Frightened mourning, crying, and screaming in pain are sounds that are often heard in the tower. Many people go to the Tower of London to see whether the rumors about ghosts are real.
The Tower of London’s location, history, and its ghostly rumors make it a significant part of British History. Clear evidence about its many towers and kings have been left for people to explore and learn to appreciate. Reading about the tower from a piece of paper is good, but sometimes it’s not enough because it gives a totally different feeling than standing there in front of the many towers and experiencing it at hand. Thus, what are the people waiting for? An amazing British attraction is waiting!