White Towers Chess SetA194S hand decorated version Also available as A194 undecorated set Chess set home Page King Height 5 ½ inches The Royal Palace and fortress of the Tower of London founded by William the Conqueror shortly after 1066 is one of the world's most famous and spectacular castles. Known for housing the Crown Jewels, its yeomen Warders ('Beefeaters') and its ravens, the Tower is today the most visited historic site in Britain. The White Tower , oldest of all the Tower's buildings was originally built as a royal palace and fortress, but has also served as a prison, a royal chapel, a record office and a large storehouse for arms, armour and gunpowder; ![]() Close up of the White Towers chess set White Towers undecorated chess set The White Towers hand decorated chess set is seen here on board H201E- Simulated Lapis Lazuli Blue veneer with Blonde Maple. A deluxe chess board finished in a brilliant high gloss lacquer coating; Size 50cm overall with 50mm squares: Also suitable with board H401 (shown on left of image) a Deluxe Walnut and sycamore veneered chess board, size 50cm overall with 50mm square size The H401 is also recommended for the undecorated White Towers chess set Other chess boards When choosing a chess board for this set it would be best on a 50mm square size or more All Prices include carriage and insurance UK |