The tradition of having ravens at the Tower dates back many centuries, and in more superstitious times ... the Tower of London was used as a prison. The highest ranking of those prisoners was ...

The Tudor dynasty produced some of the most famous ... was never actually crowned because Richard had his two nephews imprisoned in the Tower of London and took the crown for himself.

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 ...