The Martin Tower

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This is of Henry III's time though it has been much cut about and modernised. It had originally a single room on each floor and remains of embrasures and the large stone fireplace can be seen.

There are a number of prisoners' inscriptions, mostly of early 17th century, about the time of the Gunpowder Plot. This tower was formerly inhabited by the Keeper of the Crown Jewels and was the scene of the attempt by Colonel Blood in 1673 to steal the Crown and other regalia.

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The Tower of London Virtual Guide

Introduction
Tower Hill
The Lion Gate And Tower
The Middle Tower
The Byward Tower
The Bell Tower
The Traitors Gate
The White Tower Or Keep
The Armouries
The Record Room
The Crypt of The Chapel of St John
The Small Arms Room
The Chapel Of St John
The Sword Room
The Weapon Room
The Horse Armoury
The Tudor Room
The Mortar Room
The Cannon Room
The Parade
The Royal Chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula
Tower Green
The Beauchamp Tower
The King's House
The Bloody Tower
The Wakefield Tower
The Crown Jewels
The Salt Tower
The Broad Arrow Tower
The Constable Tower
The Martin Tower
River Front

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