The Tower of London: Official Illustrated History - Softcover

Impey, Edward; Parnell, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1858941067 ISBN 13: 9781858941066

Publisher: Merrell Holberton Publishers Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

An up-to-date history of one of the most visited monuments in the world that includes evidence from the most recent archaeological investigations and research. Many superb colour photographs illustrate the site's development from its first use as a fortified position in Roman London, to its construction and expansion into a major royal palace. The Tower's function constantly changed and adapted during its lengthy life as exhibited by its use as a mint, prison, zoo, Record Office, military hospital, repository for the Crown jewels and museum. Each section contains many fascinating snippets of information, plans and charts which vividly bring the structures and personalities of the Tower to life.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr Edward Impey is Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and a former Research Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. He has written widely on medieval domestic and military architecture in England and Northern France, and has directed much historical and archaeological research on the Tower of London.

Dr Geoffrey Parnell is Keeper of Tower History at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a former English Heritage Inspector of Ancient Monuments. He has undertaken various excavations at the Tower, and has written extensively on the archaeology of the site and the history of its buildings and institutions.

Review:

"Beautifully illustrated ... a beguiling and refreshing portrait, accessible and affordable, with much to interest, amuse and surprise the reader" -- Country Life, 2 November 2000

"Lavishly illustrated ... hugely informative" -- What’s On in London, 31 May 2000

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrell Holberton Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1858941067
• ISBN 13: 9781858941066
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128