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Buildings and structures on the River Thames

  • Shakespeare's GlobeThe original Globe Theatre rose from the earth in 1599 on the south bank of the River Thames. William Shakespeare wrote his plays for this Lord Chamberlain's…
  • Palace of WestminsterThe site of the Palace of Westminster has been a center of power since the reign of Cnut, who ruled England from 1016 to 1035.
  • Tower of LondonOn the 14th of October 1066, the Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings and spent the rest of that year securing his holdings by fortifying key…
  • White Tower (Tower of London)William the Conqueror began building a timber fortification in 1066. Work on the stone keep started within the next decade.
  • Lambeth PalaceThe estate known as Lambeth was acquired by the archbishopric around 1200. This site sits on the south bank of the River Thames, directly opposite the Palace…
  • The National Archives (United Kingdom)The National Archives opened its doors to the public in 1977 as a new home for records previously held at Chancery Lane.