Tower of London

Traitors’ Gate is one of the most famous entrances to the Tower of London. Built by King Edward I in the 1270s as part of a new watergate, it allowed royal boats to bring people directly into the Tower from the River Thames. Over time, it gained a notorious reputation as the entry point for prisoners accused of treason. High-profile figures like Queen Anne Boleyn and Sir Thomas More passed through its arches on their way to imprisonment—and often execution. Today, Traitors’ Gate stands as a powerful reminder of the Tower’s long and often grim role in English history.Read more