The Tower Of London Flashcards
Why did William build the Tower of London in the place he did
Surviving Roman walls
Shows power and dominance
Suppress rebellion
When was the White Tower built
1078
Why was the royal mint moved into the tower
Too many coins being clipped, more safe and better security
When was the royal menagerie built
1204 - King John
Who aided in the ditch
John le Fossur
When did king John sign the Magna Carta
1215
Why did no defensive structural changes take place from 1300s
Gunpowder, Mons Meg
When was the English Reformation
1534 - King Henry VIII
In the Industrial Period, why was the Board Of Ordnance dissolved
Crimean War - 1854-1856
Poor leadership of generals for supply and weapons
Why was their an increase of tourism in the Industrial Period
Hight of the British Empire
People became more patriotic and proud of their country. Visited royal sight of national importance.
More wealth, people had more money to spend.
New technology meant people could travel from afar by train and transport. Better communications.
When dod the royal menagerie close down and why
1835
Serious incidents caused by the wild animals held there. Transported to what is now London Zoo
Why was the royal mint moved away from the Tower of London
It couldn’t produce enough coins to meet the demand, (now in the British e`empire, more people needed British currency).
Moved and equipped with steam powered technology.
What is Neo-Gothic
A group of people/architects who were fascinated by the Medieval style and sought to in
imitate this on other buildings.
How did the Neo-Gothic movement affect the Tower of London
Many old towers destroyed as they did not fit the architects real view pf what Medieval buildings should look like.
Beach ump tower was added with battlements.
Wakefield Tower added with lancet windows and medievalised inside.
How did the Tower grow in significance in the Industrial Period
Tourist site, captured Victorians imagination by having gruesome stories e.g Lady Jane Gray. People could now visit the tower and read exciting stories to enhance their experience.
More medieval boosted the visitor numbers of the Tower of London.
What were the tourist numbers between 1837 - 1839
10,500 - 80,000 per year
How many animals were at the menagerie at its peak
More than 60 different species and over 280 animals
When was the 9 years war and how did it affect the Tower of London
1688 - 1697
New supply ports built, in costal areas. No longer central military place of the country
How was the moat significant
By flooding it, reveals that the Tower of London was used as a military fortress.
Flemish engineer shows strength of England foreign relationships art the time.
By the moat getting drained in Victorian times, shows it was obsolete as a military HQ and fortress.
By having allotments in ditch during WWII, shows the propaganda and national unity
How was the remedievalisation of the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula significant
Shows how much the victorians were fascinated by the medieval style
reveal the huge increase in tourists
Religious side of the past
Anne Bolyen buried here shows the Victorians fascination of gore and deaths.
Why were the Concentric walls built
In response to the invention of the trechbuchet
Edward I inspired by designs on crusade in Syria
Used as protection during the barons war
How is the lion tower significant
Big means symbol of power
animals from other countries showed international relationships.
Insight into Victorians attitude of animal welfare.
By being knocked down, shows the Victorians concern of public safety.
Who was the leader of the Neo-Gothic movement
Anthony Salvin
Why was the moat drained and who by
Duke of Wellington in 1843
Due to hygiene reasons
When was the moat flooded
1240
What crusade does Edward I go on
9th
What year was Edward I’s castles developed. (Concentric walls, exposed moat, royal mint and water gate
1275
When was the Reformation
1534
When was the crimean war
1853 - 1856
What year did the last coronation procession leave the Tower of London and for which monarch
King Charles II
1660
When was the White Tower built
1078
