Tower of London
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The Tower of London is a tourist attraction in London, England. The Crown Jewels are inside it.
The Tower of London was built in 1078 by William I of England. The moat was built by Richard I of England. He filled it with water from the River Thames.
Many people have been executed in the Tower of London. The following people are among the most famous:
- George, Duke of Clarence (1478)
- Anne Boleyn, Queen of England (1536)
- Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury (1541)
- Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford (1542)
- Katherine Howard, Queen of England (1542)
- Lady Jane Grey (1554)
- Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1601)
Lots of ravens live in the Tower of London. Their names are Hardey, Thor, Odin, Gwyllum, Reginald, Cedric, Hugin and Munin.