The Tower of London wasn’t built as a prison, but hundreds of people were incarcerated here. This story is one of traitors and executions, but also luxury, banquets and daring escapes.

From an early stage of its history, one of the functions of the Tower of London has been to act as a prison, though it was not designed as one. The earliest known prisoner was Ranulf Flambard …

Dec 25, 2025 · In the Middle Ages the Tower of London became a prison and place of execution for politically related crimes, with most captives being put to death (murdered or executed) on …

Although the Tower was not built as a prison, hundreds of people have been incarcerated inside its walls. Some of the most well known are best remembered in the Bloody Tower.

The Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror on the Thames River in London in 1066, is a famous British prison. The Tower of London is historically significant and is listed as UNESCO …

As the centuries went on, Tower of London continued to change its purpose, but its use as prison always came back. During the time of First and Second World War, Tower was again …

The Tower held high‑profile prisoners—from queens to conspirators. Stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh linger in public imagination. Cells, graffiti, and records reveal the …

May 27, 2024 · In total, over 8000 people have been imprisoned in the Tower over the centuries, and over 400 have been executed on Tower Hill, including 112 during the bloody reign of …

Aug 18, 2025 · Many prisoners in the Tower of London faced torture and even death, but privileged inhabitants brought servants and threw feasts. The Tower of London didn't start off …