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Royal Execution Block * This was where the scafold was that they used to cut the heads off the more important prisoners like Kings, Queens, and Dignitaries. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.42MB)

Queens House * These are the Queens houses. The queen didn't actually stay in them, but her important guests did some of which were actually held prisoner there. It later became the homes of the Yeomen Guards, and still are today. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.48MB)

Tower Bridge 3 * 2048 x 1536 * (1.51MB)

Guards Changing * Not sure of the purpose of the army guy at the back. I think the guards in the funny hats can take care of themselves with their guns. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.51MB)

Traitors Gate * This is where the boatman used to bring in the prisoners. Hence the name Traitors Gate. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.5MB)
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St Thomas Tower.JPG - 2048 x 1536 - (1.54MB)
08/10/05 15:13
Torture Chamber 1 * This lovely little item as you can see by the plastic guy in it. Was used to crush you. Simple but effective. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.54MB)

Torture Chamber 2 * This is the famous Rack. Interestingly enough the human body can stretch up to six inches in this. Because your ligaments are so strong it is actuallyyour bones that break first! * 1536 x 2048 * (1.35MB)

Torture Chamber 3 * These metal hoops where used to hang you up by your hands. This excersise could last up to if not more than six hours at a time. If you were lucky you got the hoops that were smooth. If you were not lucky you got the ones they had that have a sharpened edge which cuts into you and draws blood. * 2048 x 1536 * (1.46MB)

Front Walk Way * 2048 x 1536 * (1.54MB)

Gate Facing Thames * 2048 x 1536 * (1.38MB)
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