Prisoners

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Prisoners

There have been prisoners at the Tower almost since it was built. For nearly 900 years, traitors, kings, queens, saints and sinners have been held here against their will.

Our new interactive displays, in many of the towers where prisoners were kept, will helpĀ children and adults explore their stories. These include electronic voters where you can give us your own views on how to tackle crime.

Three prisoners
  1. Who were the Tower's most famous prisoners? Find out in our slideshow.
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  2. Visit our new interactive exhibits. Admission included in your Tower of London ticket.
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  3. Test your knowledge with our free game. How many prisoners will you release?
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  4. There is not just one tower, many towers make up the Tower of London.
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Your vote
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Which prisoner would you help escape from the Tower?

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