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The Tower of London
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Transcript
The Tower of London
Introduction
The Tower Through the ages
1066
William the Conqueror establishes the Tower to keep hostile Londoners at bay.
1080's
Work on the White Tower is under way.
1101
Ranulf Flambard, the first known prisoner at the Tower, makes a daring escape.
1279
The London Mint moves inside the Tower.
The Princes in the Tower disappear, presumed murdered.
1483
Anne Boleyn is beheaded by a swordsman brought especially from France.
1536
1605
Guy Fawkes is tortured at the Tower following the failed Gunpowder Plot to assassinate James I and blow up Parliament.
1671
Colonel Blood attempts to steal the Crown Jewels.
The last hanging takes place on Tower Hill.
1780
Duke of Wellington becomes Constable of the Tower and appoints Yeoman Warders
1826
1841
Crown Jewels are saved from fire.
1952
East End London gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray are held at the Tower.
Guarding the Tower
the White Tower
Chaple of St John
+ info
Line of kings
The Crown Jewels
Staff
Food
Souveniers and Guidebooks
Toilets
Health and Safety
Website
The end