What is stored in the Tower of London?

The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here.



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Elizabeth, the daughter of Anne Boleyn, the condemned traitor-queen, had even been imprisoned in the Tower of London, and held under house arrest at Hampton Court, on suspicion of plotting against Mary: this was a Tudor dynasty at war with itself.

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A sham trial filled with Anne's enemies found her guilty, and she found herself a prisoner at the Tower of London, in the same royal apartment where, just three years before, she had awaited her coronation.

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Visit Imprisonment at the Tower to learn more about life as a prisoner in the Tower of London. Explore the many different stories of people who ended up here, including Elizabeth I, Guy Fawkes, Anne Boleyn and the Krays.

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10 Facts About the Tower of London
  • The Tower of London is the home of the Crown Jewels. ...
  • The tower was was heavily damaged during World War II. ...
  • The Tower was originally used as a prison. ...
  • Ravens are kept there. ...
  • The Yeoman Warders have been guarding the Tower since the 15th century.


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