London flats to rent - The White Tower and courtyard
Norman chapel inside the White Tower At the centre of the
Tower of London stands the Norman White Tower built in 1078
by William the Conqueror (reigned 1066-87) London flats to
rent inside the southeast angle of the city walls, adjacent
to the Thames.[2]
This was as much to protect the Normans from the people of
the City of London as to protect London from outside invaders.
William appointed Gundulf London flats to rent, Bishop of
Rochester, as the architect. Fine Caen stone, imported from
France, was used for the corners of the building and as door
and window dressings, though Kentish ragstone was used for
the bulk of the edifice.[3]
According to legend the mortar used in its construction was
tempered by the blood of beasts. Another legend ascribed the
Tower not to London flats to rent William but to the Romans.
William ShakespeareLondon flats to rent in his play Richard
III stated that it was built by Julius Caesar.
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