Booker's Tower, Gothic tower in Guildford, England
Booker's Tower is a four-storey octagonal structure built with local stone and brick in Guildford. The building stands on a hilltop near a cemetery and is clearly visible from the surrounding area.
A mayor had the tower built in 1839 to remember his two sons who died at just 15 years old. The building was later protected as a historic monument and has been restored several times.
The tower was a place for scientific work and observation during the 1800s. Visitors can see today how Victorian ambitions were built into this structure, even though it can only be admired from the outside.
The tower stands on a hill and is accessible on foot from the town centre. The stairs inside are closed to the public, but the outside can be viewed from several angles.
During World War II, the tower's elevated position was used to watch for aircraft in the sky. Its location made it a valuable observation point for local defence.
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