Ghost Stories – The Tower of London, UK

December 22, 2009 in Europe

Out of all the majestic architectural delights that one can find in the city of London, the Tower of London in UK is the most attractive. This place is actually Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, which was historically known as The Tower. It is one of the oldest buildings, which is said to be used by the British government. Situated on the North bank of the river Thames, the eastern edge of The Tower of London has an open space called Tower Hill, which separates the monument from the main city of London.

William the Conqueror had during his reign built the Norman White Tower, which stands at the centre of The Tower of London. It was built adjacent to the Thames in a way that it protects the Normans from the people living in the city of London. At the same time, it would protect London from the sudden invasions by outsiders. The person appointed as the architect for this Norman White Tower was Gundulf, who was the Bishop of Rochester. Stone imported from France, known as Caen stone, along with Kentish rag stone was used to build this beautiful edifice. Legend says that the mortar that was used for this monument was tempered with the blood of beasts.

During the reign of Henry III, the tower was transformed into the royal residence, and more palatial buildings were constructed in the surrounding area. This whole area is commonly referred to as the Inmost Ward. Both the White Tower and the Inmost Ward are situated in what is known as the Inner Ward. There is huge curtain wall that acts as the defensive element for the Inner Ward. When Henry III had wanted to extend the area, the city wall of the east was broken down. Many citizens had protested, and there were supernatural warnings too that were given. However, nothing stopped the process, and today, there are a total of 13 towers in the extended circuit.

There is an Outer Ward too in the Tower of London, UK , which has five towers facing the river. There is main water entrance to the tower, which is known as the Traitor’s Gate. Apart from these, there is also the western entrance and the moat.

The entire monument has a long historical account attached to it, especially one that related to prisoners. There are stories and tales of executions and tortures attached with the Tower of London, and for that matter, prisoners have lived and survived here in various conditions.

Recent history and news has suggested about ghosts residing in the monument. The Crown jewels have been kept in the Tower of London, after they were stolen from the Westminster Abbey.

Tower of London Ghost Stories