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The Tower of London is one of the most famous and well-visited landmarks in the world, with a fascinating history brought to life in a uniquely visual way for the first time through this stunning book. 14 specially commissioned paintings by the renowned historical reconstruction artist, Ivan Lapper show the Tower from its earliest pre-Roman days, right up to the start of this new millennium. A fascinating and engaging narrative by the official Keeper of Tower History, Geoffrey Parnell, brings the sights, sounds, events and characters of the past to life.

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A unique look at how famous landmarks have changed through the ages, incorporating delightful narrative, written by an expert in the field, with specially commissioned reconstruction artwork.

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During the prehistoric period the southern margins of the site of the future Tower of London formed a marshy area on the north bank of the river Thames. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
outer ward, river wall, western entrance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Royal Armouries, Lanthorn Tower, Wakefield Tower, Grand Storehouse, Inmost Ward, Bell Tower, Beauchamp Tower, Bloody Tower, Inner Ward, Lion Tower New!
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