Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior ... a fortress and a prison.

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 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 ...

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 ...