The Bowyer Tower opens to visitors


Discover how the Duke of Clarence came to a grisly end in 1478.

Come and visit this beautiful vaulted chamber which is opening to the public from Easter 2007.

Legend has it the Duke of Clarence met a grisly fate here in 1478 - drowned in a barrel of malmsey.  Fact or fiction?  This is your chance to discover the full story behind the legend.  You’ll even see a malmsey barrel.  Have a look inside … you might get a surprise!


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