Tower of London. Part 1

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When did the romans build a wall around London?
AD 200
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What was the strongest of the three fortifications that William the conqueror built?
The white tower
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When did the work on the white tower begin?
1078
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Which king built the second curtain wall around the moat?
Edward 1
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During the Tudor times the towers defences made it a safe home for which London business?
The royal mint
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In which decade were the Crown Jewels melted down?
1650s
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Why was walter Raleigh imprisoned for the first time?
Married a lady in waiting
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Why was Walter Raleigh imprisoned for the second time?
Plot against king James 1
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What year was Walter Raleigh imprisoned for the first time?
1591
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What year was walter Raleigh imprisoned for the second time?
1603
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Who was executed in 1536?
Anne Boleyn
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Who was executed in 1941?
Josef Jakobs
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Who was imprisoned in 1952?
The kray twins
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Who was queen for 9 days?
Lady Jane grey
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Who was imprisoned in 1554?
Mary 1
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What year did colonel blood try to steal the Crown Jewels?
1671
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What was the strongest of the three fortifications that William the conqueror built?

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The white tower

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When did the work on the white tower begin?

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Which king built the second curtain wall around the moat?

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During the Tudor times the towers defences made it a safe home for which London business?

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