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The beginnings of the Tower of London date back to William the Conqueror who began constructing a castle here only 3 months after conquering the Anglo-Saxons.
The castle has had numerous towers added over the centuries and fulfilled a number of different functions including prison, palace, castle, fortress, and now a museum.
Other Castles that may be of interest are: Lullingstone Castle in Dartford, Hever Castle & Gardens in Edenbridge, Leeds Castle in Maidstone, Bodiam Castle in Robertsbridge, Arundel Castle in Arundel, Dover Castle in Dover.
Attractions near Tower Of London include Hays Galleria in London, St Paul's Cathedral in City of London, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in Rotherhithe, National Theatre in South Bank, London Eye in London, Sadlers Wells Theatre in Islington, Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden, The Vaudeville Theatre in City of Westminster, Covent Garden Market in London, Duke of Yorks Theatre in Westminster.