EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

Tower of London Escapes: From Flambard to the 19th Century

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

This episode investigates how early and later prisoners used cunning, bribery, and elite networks to slip from the Tower’s walls, tracing how changes in security, politics, and human agency shaped these daring departures. It explores whether the tales are myth or record, and what they reveal about power and prison culture across centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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