Location:
England
Coordinates:
51.5081, -0.0759
Events at Tower of London (7)
1078
ID: 2589
Tower of London White Tower begun - massive Norman keep, symbol of conquest and royal power
ID: 2589
1305
ID: 2417
August 23, 1305
Execution of William Wallace - hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield, head displayed on London Bridge
ID: 2417
1399
ID: 2461
August 19, 1399
Richard II captured at Flint Castle - tricked into surrender, taken to Tower of London
ID: 2461
1465
ID: 2500
Henry VI captured - found wandering in Lancashire, imprisoned in Tower of London
ID: 2500
1471
ID: 2506
May 21, 1471
Murder of Henry VI in Tower - killed while at prayer, allegedly by Richard of Gloucester
ID: 2506
1478
ID: 2507
February 18, 1478
Execution of George, Duke of Clarence - drowned in butt of malmsey wine in Tower for treason
ID: 2507
1483
ID: 2510
June 13, 1483
Lord Hastings executed - Richard accuses him of treason at council meeting, immediate beheading
ID: 2510