He could always claim "treason". Even if the prisoner had only made him angry, it was a crime against the "state" or treason. His wive's executions were carried out under this charge.
The Tower of London!
Anne Boleyn (Henry's 2nd wife) was executed on 19 May 1536 at The Tower of London. Kathryn Howard (Henry's 5th wife) was executed on 13 February 1542 at The Tower of London.
Catherine was charge with adultery by her then husband Henry the VIII . because of that she was beheaded in the Tower of London.
The White Tower began construction around 1078 and was being built in a country that had only just been invaded in 1066. The tower was built to dominate London and the surrounding countryside to prevent any uprisisings by the people, to serve as a garrison for William's troops and to also serve as a home for the Kings once it was finished. The Tower of London was used as the principal home for all the English kings from William II to Henry VII.
While Henry VII was in the Tower of London, England was ruled by King Richard III. Richard reigned from 1483 until his defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, which marked the end of the Wars of the Roses. Henry VII, a contender for the throne, ultimately succeeded Richard III and established the Tudor dynasty.
a tower that was built to imprison people
The tower which was used by King Henry VIII is the Tower of London. This tower was first built in 1078 and still stands today.
The Tower of London was Britain's first zoo and was known as the Royal Menagerie.
Take the tube (underground) to Tower Hill in order to get to the Tower of London.
The Tower of London!
The Tower of London is a very popular tourist attraction.
Anne Boleyn (Henry's 2nd wife) was executed on 19 May 1536 at The Tower of London. Kathryn Howard (Henry's 5th wife) was executed on 13 February 1542 at The Tower of London.
The tower of London is a home to many people and a palace for the queen
Catherine was charge with adultery by her then husband Henry the VIII . because of that she was beheaded in the Tower of London.
Bob McJoe and Tom Cruise stayed in the tower of london.
A couple...Hampden court palace and tower of London
The White Tower is one building within the Tower of London. Everything within the outer walls is known as the Tower of London, and this includes The White Tower, the Bloody Tower and the Jewel House. Henry III had the exterior walls of the White Tower whitewashed in 1240, hence the name. The current white parts on the White Tower are made of Caen Stone, which is from France.