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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
16th October 1987 175-kph winds cause blackout in London, much of southern England
16th October 1959 Born today: Gary Kemp, London, rock guitarist (Spandau Ballet-True)
16th October 1958 The first episode of children's TV show Blue Peter is aired on Television.
16th October 1951 Born today: Daniel Gerroll, London, actor (Big Business)
16th October 1936 Actor Peter Bowles was born in London.
16th October 1927 Born today: Lee Montague, London England, actor (Uncle Sasha-Holocaust)
16th October 1925 Murder She Wrote actress Angela Lansbury was born in London.
16th October 1922 Happy birthday to entertainer Max Bygraves, born in Rotherhithe, East London.
16th October 1834 London parliament catches fire historic documents burn
The Tower of London
For nearly 800 years, best place to meet a grisly death.
Location: Tower of London, EC3N 4AB
Description: For nearly 800 years, the Tower of London has seen royalty, noblemen and Spies meet a grisly death.
Right up to the Second World War, executions, beheadings and hangings have drawn crowds to the Tower and various sites nearby.
Of those unfortunate enough to have ended their days in the 'Tower', 'William Lord of Hastings' probably set the ball rolling... In 1483, he was the first recorded execution at the Tower, and why, well...Richard III had him killed for allegedly plotting against him. Charming!
Tagged in this Tour: The Doctor Whoish tour of London
Tagged in this Tour: Top 10 London Landmarks: Gold
Tagged in this Tour: Royal Tour
Tagged in this Tour: Ollie's Day in London
Tagged in this Tour: Scary walk
Tagged in this Tour: interesting
Tagged in this Tour: The Scariest Tour in London
Tagged in this Tour: Gruesome London Halloween Tour
Death
Royalty
Ranking This Month: 1231/2784
Pages Hit This Month: 38
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Credits: London Lite - 5th Septenber 2006
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Wilfred Brambles arrest was here», 6.1km
Home of Russian spy Kim Philby», 4.4km
The Kray twins were born here», 1.9km
Banksy's Poundland», 5.8km
OAP's Fake Money Press», 8.5km
The Star Tavern», 3.4km
The Lion Public House», 1.2km
Spend a Night as a Kray», 1.9km
Home to a Murderer», 6.2km
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