The final escape in the Tower of London's reign as a prison revealed security so lax it is perhaps best that the Tower soon thereafter became a British national monument and museum. A British ...

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 ...

The final escape in the Tower of London's reign as a prison revealed security so lax it is perhaps best that the Tower soon thereafter became a British national monument and museum. A British ...

The Tower of London's famous White Tower is depicted on ... the Tower was used as a prison for more than 800 years. Jenny Smyth, licensing manager at Historic Royal Palaces, said: "We are ...

Irish officials made extensive efforts to convince UK authorities to return extremely rare bronze cannons after claiming they ...

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 ...

Queen Elizabeth I: William the Conqueror started building the Tower of London in 1078 ... I was put in prison here by my sister Mary, who was queen before me. If I'm being honest, I was very ...

The Tower of London is to be illuminated with a light show in remembrance of those who lost their lives in World War One and Two. People will be invited inside the walls of the famous fortress ...

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.