Inside the Tower of London: From Norman Fortress to Royal Prison

The episode traces the Tower’s evolution from William the Conqueror’s stone citadel to an opulent royal palace and later a notorious prison and place of execution, highlighting how surviving records and archaeological evidence illuminate its shifting roles. It examines key moments such as Henry III’s court gatherings, the Tower’s use in political repression, and the historic executions that have come to define it for modern audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices