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The Tower of London

Rose Heanue

Created on November 7, 2022

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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

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