About This Book
A detailed illustrated guide recounts the development, architecture, and incidents associated with the medieval fortress beside the Thames, tracing its origins from a Celtic earthwork and Roman fortification through Norman construction, later royal additions, and modern restorations. It interleaves a historical sketch of sieges, prisoners, executions, and the royal menagerie with room-by-room descriptions of key structures such as the central keep, walls, gates, and moat. Anecdotes illuminate escapes, sieges, and building campaigns under monarchs like Henry III and Edward I, while practical guidance prepares visitors for a staged walk through chambers, towers, and relics. The book balances historical narrative, architectural detail, and evocative illustrations.
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