The Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. Here are seven facts you may not know about the iconic British fortress.

The biggest excavation in decades at the Tower of London has revealed remains from up to 50 people, with certain burials ...

Other famous prisoners, albeit not necessarily in the White Tower, but in the wider castle complex included William Wallace, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard (the two more unfortunate wives of ...

The Tower’s role for the Jews — who are thought to have settled in the country soon after the Norman conquest of 1066 — stemmed from their unique legal status in 13th-century England.

The White Tower is one of the world's most famous castles and a recognizable London landmark. Inside, you'll find the 350-year-old exhibition, "Line of Kings," which includes suits of armor worn ...

The Historic Royal Palaces share that it's now "believed that the block and axe were used at the last public beheading on Tower Hill in 1747." Nowadays, you can still explore The White Tower and ...

The Tower of London's famous White Tower is depicted on one of the new stamps. A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the "myth and legend, ceremony and tradition" of the Tower of London.

Two five-week-old raven chicks, Henry and Poe, have arrived at their new home in the Tower of London. "Troublemakers" Henry and Poe will spend the next few weeks in the enclosure before being ...

The Tower of London's famous White Tower is depicted on one of the new stamps. Aurelia Foster. BBC News. PA Media. News agency. Published. 8 August 2024.

Two five-week-old raven chicks, Henry and Poe, have arrived at their new home in the Tower of London. "Troublemakers" Henry and Poe will spend the next few weeks in the enclosure before being ...