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1. Which underground station is most convenient for the Tower of London?
 
Blackfriars
Embankment
Tower Hill
Westminster
 
 
2. What is the adult admission price (£'s)?
 
10
15
20
25

Children under 16 are charged £9.50
 
 
3. Construction of the Tower of London began during the reign of which king?
 
Edmund the Elder
Alfred the Great
William the Conqueror
Richard the Lionheart

Founded in 1066 -1067
 
 
4. The name "Tower of London" was given its name by which tower?
 
The Black Tower
The Bloody Tower
The Execution Tower
The White Tower

Today the White Tower houses displays from the Royal Armouries' collection
 
 
5. Until the 19th Century what was the primary purpose of the Tower?
 
Defence against overseas invaders
Place for parliament to meet
Place for the royal family to live
Royal family stronghold
 
 
6. The last execution took place on Tower Green in which year?
 
1601
1701
1801
1901

Robert Devereux was beheaded for rebelling against the Queen in February 1601
 
 
7. The Tower of London has been home to the Crown Jewels since the 14th Century. Where will you find the Jewels?
 
The Jewel House
The Jewel Lodge
The Jewel Sanctuary
The Jewel Tower
 
 
8. The Bloody Tower is believed to be the place where the "Princes in the Tower" were murdered. How is the tower furnished today?
 
As if for Anne Boleyn
As if for Henry VI
As if for Sir Walter Raleigh
As if for the murdered Princes

Sir Walter spent 13 years there!
 
 
9. What type of famous bird is still kept in the Tower precincts to ensure that the kingdom enjoys good fortune?
 
Crows
Jackdaws
Ravens
Rooks
 
 
10. The 36 Yeoman Warders appointed to guard the Tower are affectionately known as what?
 
The Beefeaters
The Gentleman Sons
The Greys
The Pioneers
 
 
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