Twelve-year-old Prince Edward V and 10-year-old Prince Richard of Shrewsbury—better known as “the Princes in the Tower”—are among the most famous prisoners to have disappeared within the bowels of the Tower of London. The two boys first arrived at the castle in 1483 after the death o...
PRISONERSThe most significant built remnant of the Jewish history of medieval England is not a synagogue but a castle: the Tower of London. From 1189 to 1290, hundreds of Jews entered the Tower as prisoners, sanctuary‐seekers or workers. In the thirteenth century, the Constable of the Tower...
The history of the UK arguably begins at the Tower of London. This famed structure that's been standing for roughly 1,000 years is an iconic site in the heart of London, with centuries of stories waiting to be discovered within its walls. Fascinating ins
The Tower of London is a 900-year-old castle and fortress in central London that is notable for housing the crown jewels and for holding many famous and infamous prisoners.
A three storied and four corner towers made of caen stone brought from France, His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1066 in England. It was a prison, where prisoners brought via the river Thames, would enter through the ...
The Tower of London The Historic Royal Palaces websitehas got detailed information on the Tower, itshistoryand its attractions, including excellent factsheets to download, but here are some interesting facts:- Famous Prisoners Famous people imprisoned at the Tower include:- ...
Meet the Prisoners Explore the prisoners' stories at the Tower of London and follow in their footsteps. Royal Beasts The Royal Beasts return to the Tower, London's original zoo! See sculptures of the lions, baboons, an elephant and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the...
阅读理解(A) A Tower of History One of the oldest castles in England is still in use. It's called the Tower of London. This castle in the heart of London is on the bank of the Thames River.The Tower was built in the year 1078 by order of William the Conqueror,who was then the ...
The Tower of London’s role as a prison evolved to make it the preferred incarceration site for anyone—even members of the royalty—deemed a threat to national security. As cruel as the place was known to be, however, not all prisoners suffered terrible conditions. Wealthy inmates, for exam...
The Tower of London is well-known in the world and in the history people called it simply the Tower. Now people often call it White Tower. It’s on the north bank of the River Thames(泰晤士河), next to the Tower Bridge. You can cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right...