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Which famous building in London was historically used to house important political prisoners?
tower of london
In which famous London building were prisoners held before being executed in past centuries?
The Tower of London
How did the prisoners come to the Tower of London?
Some came via the river Thames and entered the Tower through Traitor's Gate.
Which country are beefeaters associated with?
A beefeater is a nickname for a Yeomen Warder. Yeomen Warders (beefeaters) are guardians of the Tower of London in London, England. In days of old, they were responsible for guarding prisoners kept in the tower as well as guarding the tower itself. Nowadays they guard the Crown Jewels, guard the tower and conduct tour guides of the tower.
Who died in the tower of London?
Currently no one lives at the Tower of London which is also called, less commonly, Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. Currently the Tower is a tourist attraction.
Is hatfield house a Tudor prison?
No Hatfield house was not a prison. Simply a residence. It was once home to Elizabeth I. The Tower of London is where prisoners were held.
What are the weaknesses of the Tower of London?
the tower was for prisponers
What has the author William Robertson Dick written?
William Robertson Dick has written: 'A short sketch of the Beauchamp tower' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tower of London (London, England), Tower of London (London, England). Beauchamp Tower 'Inscriptions and devices, in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London' -- subject(s): London, London. Tower. Beauchamp Tower
How many executions in the Tower of London?
"Contrary to what many believe, actually surprisingly few prisoners were executed inside the walls of the Tower of London. Most prisoners sentenced to death were given public executions at various sites across London - including Tower Hill. Private executions inside the walls here were reserved for only the most sensitive, high profile cases involving prominent figures in society such as nobility and royalty."Actual figure is nearer 7, yes seven!More detailed information can be found by downloading the official 'Executions at the Tower of London' factsheet. Only a couple of pages long and very interesting.
Were witches held in the Tower of London?
No, as a matter of history, the tower was used for prisoners of status. Most prisoners held at the tower were nobles. Religious heretics,mostly high ranking Catholics who would not swear to the Act of Supremacy. Convicted Heretics were burned alive in Smith field northwest of the tower. But only those of rank were actually imprisoned in the tower. The rest were locked away in Newgate prison. It was beneath the dignity of the tower to serve as merely a lock up for commoners.
Is Tower Bridge east of the Tower of London?
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London on its southeast corner.
How much is the Tower of London?
The Tower of London isn't for sale.
