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This
great tower was raised in about 20 years, beginning in
1078, by William the Conqueror and his son Rufus in the
corner of the Roman City of Londinium. The castle was
enlarged in many stages, especially by Henry III and
Edward I, and has played a dominant roles in the affairs
of Kings for centuries. The White Tower holds the crown
jewels, has imprisoned the likes of King David II of
Scotland, John of France, Richard II (who signed his
abdication document there in 1399) and Charles, Duke of
Orleans. Beheadings included Sir Thomas More, Sir Walter
Raleigh, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland and others.
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