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Tower of London

American  
[tou-er] / ˈtaʊ ər /

noun

  1. a historic fortress in London, England: originally a royal palace, later a prison, now an arsenal and museum.


Tower of London British  

noun

  1. a fortress in the City of London, on the River Thames: begun 1078; later extended and used as a palace, the main state prison, and now as a museum containing the crown jewels

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At a Believe in Magic event at the Tower of London, a former friend recalls Jean observing: "The sicker Meg is, the more attention we get, the more money we make."

From BBC

Charles will be crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown, which was removed from the Tower of London last year to allow for modifications to it, according to the official website of the British royal family.

From New York Times

And in London, a 62-round salute will fire at the Tower of London, along with a six-gun salvo on Horse Guards Parade.

From BBC

They get no cuddles in the Tower of London.

From Los Angeles Times

The garments are usually kept in the Tower of London and form part of the coronation regalia.

From BBC