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The Crown Jewels on display in the Wakefield Tower, Tower of London, Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, Greater London

York & Son1870/1900

Historic England

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

The Wakefield Tower forms part of the Tower of London and dates to 1220-40. The Tower of London has functioned as an armoury, arsenal, mint, prison and military fortress. In 1868 a new chamber was built on an upper floor in Wakefield Tower to house the Crown Jewels.

Historic England Archive DD97/00339

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  • Title: The Crown Jewels on display in the Wakefield Tower, Tower of London, Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, Greater London
  • Creator: York & Son
  • Date Created: 1870/1900
  • Rights: Source: Historic England Archive
  • Medium: Glass plate negative
Historic England

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