Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of ... don't miss the famous crown jewels exhibition.

"Crown jewels" is really just a catchall name for a suite of artifacts and regalia the royals use for coronations and other special events. The collection — now housed at the Tower of London ...

Hands off. For more than 800 years, the crown jewels have resided in the Tower of London, Harris says. And they’re kept under close watch, leaving the fortress only for official portraits and ...

Known as one of the most audacious thieves in British history, Colonel Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London using a disguise and plan that turned into madness ...

A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Built in the 1070’s, the Tower of London is shrouded in history. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting ...

In 1671 a former Civil War soldier and his gang conned their way into stealing the British Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It became the first and only time anyone has attempted to steal them.

1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

Some of the items will remain part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London. Others are expected to be passed down to King Charles, Camilla, the queen consort, and newly named ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Tower of London: Home of the crown jewels $25 $500+ ...

Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress ... Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown Jewels. Take a Yeoman Warder tour and hear stories of pain, passion, treachery and torture.

A single jewel in the Tower of London has ... only one of tens of thousands of jewels and numerous crowns that make up Britain’s most valuable treasure, the Crown Jewels. Now, to mark the ...

For more than 800 years, the crown jewels have lived in the Tower of London. And they’re kept under close guard, leaving the fortress only for official portraits and ceremonial events ...