Interactive timeline - History of the RA Before the Romans The
pre-Roman site of the Tower of London was probably occupied by
an Iron Age farm. Twilight of the Roman City Londinium was
remodelled and strengthened in response to the threat of Saxon
invasion. The Conqueror's Castle Work began on the construction
of William the Conqueror's mighty White Tower. The Tower
Enlarged A major expansion of the Tower's defences during the
reigns of Richard I and King John. The Classic Castle Henry III
extended the defences of the Tower and refurbished and enlarged
the royal lodgings. Apogee of the Medieval Castle Tower defences
extended, to those seen today, by England's greatest warrior
king, Edward I. The Tudor Power House During Henry VIII's reign
the Offices of Ordnance, Armoury, Mint and Records occupy the
Tower. Showplace of the Nation After the Restoration in 1660
armouries displays are established to impress the visiting
public. The Great Conflagration The Grand Storehouse including
two armouries displays is dest