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The Tower of London was originally built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion of England in 1066.
The Tower of London is perhaps better known as a prison. The prisoners would be brought across the river from Westminster where have been tried and crowds would wait on the river bank to find out the verdict to see if they would be treated to the spectacle of a public execution. The executioner, with his long sharp axe would stand behind the accused on the boat. If the accused was guilty he would point his axe towards the victim and if not guilty he would point away. People knew that if found guilty there would be a public execution 48 hours later. The responsibility for looking after the prisoners was given to the Yeomen Warders or Beefeaters. These guards, although looking very similar, are different from the Yeomen of the Guard. The Yeomen Warders originate from twelve Yeomen of the Guard, who were once private bodyguards of Henry VIII.
In the centre of the Tower of London there is the famous White Tower. It is the oldest part of the fortress. The Tower, or Bloody Tower as it is known, has been host to many famous executions and imprisonments, including those of Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh, Elizabeth I. Many people have been locked in the Tower for religious beliefs or suspected treason.
Elizabeth I was held prisoner in the Tower for two months by the order of her half sister, Queen Mary. Mary felt her throne was being threatened by Elizabeth, so she imprisoned her in the Tower.
For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been standing guard over the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint (where money is made), Royal Observatory, Royal Zoo and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.
Today the Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and is open to the public as a museum.
The legend of the Ravens
Ravens have lived at the Tower of London for hundreds of years. Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London the White Tower will crumble and a great disaster shall befall England.

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