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Outlaws

Martin Tower
This was used as the Jewel Tower from 1669
until the 1800s. In 1671, Talbot Edwards, the
first Keeper of the Regalia, was bound and
gagged here during Colonel Blood’s failed
attempt to steal the crown jewels.

Jewel House
The crown jewels have been
kept at the Tower of London
since the 11th century. They
are now on display here, in
the Jewel House.

White Tower
The central keep was built by
William the Conqueror in the
11th century. It was the castle’s
strongest point militarily, but
also acted as a royal residence.

Salt Tower
It is believed that salt was stored
on the ground floor of this
tower, while archers would have
been positioned on the higher
floors in the case of an attack.
© Adrian Mann

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