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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
17th February 1938 1st public experimental demonstration of Baird color TV (London)
17th February 1896 London Country Councils' Muzzling Order becomes effective
17th February 1883 A Ashwell patents free-toilet in London
17th February 1740 The end of the great frost, freezing of the Thames and a terrible Winter
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!
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Tagged in this Tour: Royal Tour
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Tagged in this Tour: Scary walk
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Death
Royalty
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Credits: London Lite - 5th Septenber 2006
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Catherine Wheel Alley», 0.6km
Famous Drinkers to die for», 4.6km
Poor Lazarus Isaacs», 2.2km
Lord Lucan's Home», 3.3km
Wanstead's Stolen Cherry Pie», 6.4km
Lord Lucan's Murder House», 3.1km
Robber Claude Duval Caught here», 2.1km
1909 Tottenham Outrage Robbery», 5.7km
Home to a Murderer», 6.2km
The Graff Diamonds Heist», 2.8km
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