EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Great Escape from the Tower: Ranulf Flambard’s 1101 Breakout

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode dives into the little‑known escape of Bishop Ranulf Flambard from the White Tower in February 1101, exploring how medieval prison design and human collusion allowed a high‑ranking prisoner to slip out via the Thames. It contrasts this case with later famed escapes and shows what those stories reveal about early concepts of custody, power, and the limits of royal control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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