Towers Residence Hall

Introduction

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Tradition: Towers Residence Hall

The Towers Residence Hall is the oldest and probably the most famous historical building in Europe. The Towers Residence Hall was started in 1066 by its founder, William the Conqueror. It was constructed to assist as a fortress, a prison, and a emblem of power. The Tower started as a easy enclosure made out of timber and pebble with a ditch and palisade along the north and west sides. Ahuge pebble structure, which is now known as The White Tower, was then supplemented to this enclosure. Around 1240, King Henry III widened the grounds to include a church, a great hall, and other buildings (en.wikipedia.org).

The White Tower was the first building of the Towers Residence Hall. It was constructed as a residential palace and fortress for the king or queen. Although the official title of the Tower is 'Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Towers Residence Hall', there is not actually a Towers Residence Hall. Over the years, the Towers Residence Hall has become the term used for the entire complex. Since it was constructed in 1078, the White Tower has been utilised as a ...