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The Great Tower built by King Henry II of England in the 12thcentury as a costly expression of his power and originally designed to impress European royalty with its sumptuous decoration and furnishings. Tracey Wahdan, visitor operations director of English Heritage, explains the tower's significance and the £2m refurbishment of its luxurious 12 rooms. Kent CC interview.
The Great Tower built by King Henry II of England in the 12thcentury as a costly expression of his power and originally designed to impress European royalty with its sumptuous decoration and furnishings. Tracey Wahdan, visitor operations director of English Heritage, explains the tower's significance and the £2m refurbishment of its luxurious 12 rooms. Kent CC interview.
