In 1952, gangster brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray were among the last prisoners to be detained in the tower. A Catholic priest escaped the Tower of London in 1597 using invisible ink. During the ...

Yep, even in 2016. During the Second World War, the Tower of London was used as a prison. The highest ranking of those prisoners was Rudolf Hess, Deputy Chancellor of Nazi Germany and Hitler's ...

A lion? At the Tower of London? It's enough to make you roar with laughter, but it's true! Alongside royal residents and important prisoners the Tower was home to a whole host of amazing animals.

Some of those who lost loved ones in the fire that ripped through London’s Grenfell Tower in 2017 have blasted government ...

A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Learn more about visiting the Tower of London ...

The bedroom used to be a prison cell – it still has locks on ... Alan’s wife, Pat, also used to work at the Tower of London, as a Jewel House team leader. They live at the Tower most of ...

According to Historic Royal Palaces, the White Tower is London's oldest building, dating back to the 11th century, when William the Conqueror ruled. Often known as the heart of the Tower of London, ...

the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state prison and a place of execution – where three of Henry VIII's wives ...

Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress, royal palace, infamous prison and execution site where you can explore 1,000 years of history. Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown ...

Despite its name, the large complex has a long history as a palace, a fortress and a prison ... The White Tower is one of the world's most famous castles and a recognizable London landmark.