The_White_Tower

The White Tower The White Tower Some may call it a castle and some may call it a prison. The Tower of London has been one of the most versatile fortresses in history. Among the many towers included in this fortress is the White Tower. The White Tower was and still is a great masterpiece of London. The White Tower, of The Tower of London, has underwent many changes and themes throughout its history. The White Tower, structurally, underwent many manipulations and structural forms. It is called The White Tower due to its white color. This color was started by William I in 1097 after its completion. The building was whitewashed to make it look larger (Hibbert 20). As if it is not large enough. The White Tower is 118 feet by 107 feet at over 90 feet tall. It was only meant to be a symbol of power and domination of the Normans (Hibbert 20). Military precautions were incorporated into the construction, carried out by the architect of the tower. Completion of this building in 1097. The windows were narrow and long; only large enough to get arrows out, but hard for intruders tower, white, hibbert, chapel, 20, prisoners, years, one, henry, william, royal, prison, lace, king, first, feet, very, versatile, royalty, repairs, records, place, original, never, london, keep, intruders, history, held, floor, entrance, edward, due, done, construction