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The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History
The Tower of London The Official Illustrated History Author:Edward Impey, Geoffrey Parnell The Tower of London is one of Britain's premier ancient monuments and tourist attractions. Until the 19th century, however, the Tower was a collection of self-contained communities: a royal residence, government offices, and armory. From 1850 on, older buildings have been repaired and more recent ones demolished as part of a mammoth program to ... more »return the Tower to its medieval castle origins. Through more than 200 previously unpublished photographs selected by the Keeper of Tower History, this unique history records the remarkable transformations which have shaped the Tower of London with its Crown Jewels that millions visit every year.« less