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The Tower of London

Picture: Tower of London and Traitors Gate, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB, UK

Londons history, London Tower and Traitors Gate seen from river Thames, photo is taken while on a river cruise at lower tide, the high tide line is clearly visible. Traitors Gate is on the left easy to identify because the prominent inscription above the entry Entry To The Traitors Gate. Hot: watch for the ravens! (London Sights)

Only seven executions actually took place within the walls of the Tower of London, but over a hundred were carried out on Tower Hill. One of the last was the execution on 18 August 1746 of the rebel Scottish Lord's Balmerino and Kilmarnock, who had supported the Stuart claimant to the throne. Charles Edward Stuart, often known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Executions were great public spectacles and this was no exception. Vast crowds gathered and temporary seating stands were erected. For popular executions people living in houses overlooking the site rented out viewing space.

Link to this London Tower picture London Tower.
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Aerial view of The Tower.
Comprehensive information about the history of London Tower is available at the Wiki index Wikipedia - The Tower of London.