Tower Of London
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Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.

The Tower of London is one of the world's major tourist attractions; today, over 2.5 million visitors a year come to discover its long and eventful history, its buildings, ceremonies and traditions, and to get a glimpse of the world famous Crown Jewels.
 
Rudolph Hess, the Deputy Führer from Nazi  Germany and Hitler's right hand man, became the last prisoner to be incarcerated in the Tower in 1941.

Need more information on the Tower of London? see Tower of London : The Official Illustrated History from Rizzoli Publications or Tower of London : A 2000 Year History (Landmarks in History) from Osprey Publishing (UK)
In The Beginning....

William the Conqueror began the buildings in 1077, while various monarchs over the centuries added their own towers and individual touches. You may view a parade of forty yeoman in period costume every day at 11am

The Traitor's Gate

This is where many unfortunate souls entered the grounds by boat from the Thames, where they were held in the Tower as traitors to the Crown until their execution on Tower Hill. 

Ceremony of the Keys

The ritual of locking up the Tower of London dates back over 700 years and takes place daily at 21.35 to 22.05. You may request free admission to the ceremony by writing to:

The Ceremony of the Keys
Queens House, HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB,UK

TRANSPORT (underground rail)
By TubeNearest Tube/Underground StationTower Hill; Monument Station, located just west of the Tower.