Ward in City of London, England
| Coordinates: | 51.511, -0.078 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 33 80 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
The Tower ward sits on the eastern edge of the City of London, hugging the north bank of the River Thames around the medieval Tower of London and the iconic Tower Bridge. It is compact but busy, incorporating Tower Hill, All Hallows-by-the-Tower and the transport interchange around Tower Hill station.
Steeped in history from Roman walls to public executions on Tower Hill, the area now mixes heritage tourism - including the nightly Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London - with a dense daytime economy of finance, tourism and hospitality; resident numbers are small, so the ward is lively by day and quieter at night apart from visitors. Its riverside location and concentration of landmarks give it a distinct character within the Square Mile, where preserved medieval fabric sits cheek by jowl with modern office blocks.
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