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The Tower of London has been used for many things. Aside from being a royal palace, it has been a fortress and a prison. Graffiti left by some of the prisoners can be seen in public areas. Prisoners included Guy Fawkes, Anne Boleyn and the Kray twins.
While most criminals sentenced to death were hanged outside the Tower, Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey were executed within the Tower walls. They are all buried in the Chapel.
Since 1303, the Crown Jewels have been kept at the Tower of London, and can be viewed in the Jewel House.
More unusual uses include housing Henry III's menagerie, after he received a wedding gift of three leopards. The zoo was open to the public, but during the nineteenth century all the animals were moved to London Zoo, which is in Regents Park.
For 500 years the Royal Mint was based at the Tower of London, but in 1809 it moved across the road, to what is now Royal Mint Street, and later to Wales, where it is today.
The Tower has also housed an observatory and a public records office.
Its main purpose was as a fortress but it has also been a prison, a menagerie, a royal palace, a torture chamber and a place of execution. It is now a museum, the home of the British Crown Jewels, a major tourist attraction and it still has a small military garrison.
It was a fortress stronhold built by William the Conquerer as a physical show of his dominance over the people of London and England. It was never a royal palace, although many royal family members spent time there.
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What are famous places in the Elizabethan times?
Tower of London, her house? Where she used to live.
What was the Tower of London used for?
the tower of London is a the majesties royal palace and fortress. the tower was used as a royal palace, prison and fortress.
Which famous building in London was historically used to house important political prisoners?
tower of london
What was the main tower of a castle in feudal times?
In the medieval period it was called a donjon. After the medieval period, when castles were no longer being built, the term used was "keep", a word that is widely used, incorrectly, today.
Was the tower of London ever used as a palace?
The Tower of London is still classified as a Royal Palace but hasn't been used as such for centuries.
Who used the place of tower of London?
The Tower of London was primarily a fortress protecting the city of London. It was also used by the Kings & Queens of England as a royal palace and as a prison.
Was the iron maiden used in the Tower of London?
Historical consensus is that the Iron Maiden usage is a hoax and therefore it was never used, not even in the Tower of London
Were roman numerals used in Medieval Times?
Yes, roman numerals were used in medieval times.
When was the Tower of London used?
it was used during the year of 0045
Who used the Tower of London in the past?
The tower of London was mostly used by the Tudors. It was used as a palace and later on a prison! It was also a great court, and was basically the old parliament. In the Victorian times, the Tower of London became more of a museum, as it still is now. But annually, the Queen of England visits the White tower!
Why is the Tower of London feared?
The Tower of London is admired worldwide for its architecture. The tower, however, has somewhat of a bad reputation due to the torture and executions which used to be frequently staged there.
Why is the Tower of London used today?
It is used as a tourist attraction and bring smany people to to London to see it.
