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Tower of London
A watercolour of part of the Tower of London, by the London-born marine artist William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). The Tower was founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-67 and throughout its long history has held a number of important functions – as an armoury, royal palace, fortress, prison and place of execution. It has housed the Crown Jewels since the 17th century.
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Object Details
| ID: | PAE4903 |
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| Collection: | Fine art |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyllie, William Lionel |
| Places: | Unlinked place |
| Date made: | 20th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | 252 mm x 353 mm |