South elevation of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Artist: James Basire II

South elevation of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Artist: James Basire II

2-501-196 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

South elevation of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Work on the White Tower probably began in around 1077 after William the Conqueror, having occupied London, ordered fortifications to be built. Work slowed after his death in 1087 and the White Tower was not finished until after 1100.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. James Basire II, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver
After
  1. Frederick Nash: British: Draughtsman, printmaker

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets

  1. 51 32 00 N , 000 02 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2789x3837
File Size : 31,352kb


Aliases

  1. 23066
  1. p7491018
  1. 0220007195
  1. 2-501-196
  1. 23066
  1. 2501196

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