Introduce the main features of the medieval fortress and royal residence using the Tower of London as an example in this presentation for the classroom.
The Tower of London was used as a prison, palace and fortress. One infamous prisoner was Guy Fawkes. Find out more about his role in the Gunpowder Plot and its impact on history.
A timeline with the key dates and events relating to the reign of Richard III disappearance of the two princes in the Tower, and the discovery of new evidence from 1483 to 2014.