The Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the Thames. Founded in 1066, it’s been a royal palace, prison, and now houses the Crown Jewels.
The Tower
Example Sentences
"We visited the Tower to see the Crown Jewels."
"Many historical figures were imprisoned in the Tower."
Etymology & History
British Tower of London. British historic fortress. Crown Jewels British housed. Beefeaters British guards. Tourist British attraction major. Norman British construction 1066. Reflects British royal history vocabulary.
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London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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