Tower of London has been a citadel,
royal palace, seat of government and also the scene
of some of the bloodiest events in English history.
Kings, queens, princes, princesses and people of the
highest rank have shared the same fate within it's walls
as spies, plotters and traitors.
For over 600 years the Tower of London has been
the home to the regalia of the kings and queens. This
collection was named the Crown Jewels since the 17th
century and has been shown to the visitors.
The White Tower is a massive building, which has
housed a wide collection of armour since the 16th
century, which can still be seen. It is said the castle
got its name from this impressive tower that was also
equipped as a fortress and a residence.
The Medieval Palace comprises of St Thomas's Tower,
the Wakefield Tower and the Lanthorn Tower. This collection
will give the visitors an insight to life in a royal
residential setting during the 13th and 14th centuries.
The Scaffold Site marks the execution of seven famous
prisoners of which two were Queens of England. Tower
Hill is regarded as the famous place where most of
the prisoners were executed in the public.
You can get discounted joint tickets for the Tower
of London and The Kensington Palace as they are managed
by the Historical Royal Palaces.