The Tower of London – Fortress, Prison, and Palace of Secrets
For almost 1,000 years, the Tower of London has stood on the banks of the Thames—a symbol of power, fear, and mystery.
Built by William the Conqueror in 1078 to secure his hold over England, it started as a fortress and royal palace.
But over time, it became infamous for something far darker: a prison for traitors, queens, and even princes.
Some of the Tower’s chilling tales include:
• Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, imprisoned and executed here in 1536.
• The Princes in the Tower, mysteriously disappearing within its walls.
• Sir Thomas More, philosopher and statesman, beheaded for defying the king.
Yet it’s not just about sorrow.
Today, the Tower houses the dazzling Crown Jewels, protected by the legendary Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) and watched over by the famous ravens.
Legend says:
“If the ravens ever leave the Tower, the kingdom will fall.”
The Tower of London: where history, legend, and royal blood still haunt the stones.
