Traitors Gate - (Near City of London, london)

5 /5 B Alv: Very neat history and location all together! You can see the exterior of the gate after closing hours.

5 /5 Kypriopoulla: Built by Edward I for an entry into The Tower by the river Thames it was an easy access as the Royal accommodation was just above it. After it was used to bring the prisoners and the traitors in and the name it was used from 1543. On my visit there it was the return of the poppies.

3 /5 Mohammed Masood: Traitors’ Gate, originally constructed as the Water Gate by King Edward I in the late 13th century, served as a royal entrance from the River Thames into the Tower of London. Over time, it became infamous as the entry point for prisoners accused of treason, including notable figures like Sir Thomas More and Queen Anne Boleyn. Today, it stands as a poignant reminder of the Tower’s complex history, reflecting its roles as both royal residence and prison.

5 /5 J Sk: For centuries, British prisoners accused of treason faced a terrifying journey into the Tower of London through Traitors’ Gate. Originally known as Water Gate, it was built in the late 1270s along the River Thames, allowing King Edward I and other royals to enter St. Thomas’s Tower by water. At that time, the tower served as a royal residence. As the Tower of London transitioned into a prison, Traitors’ Gate became the entry point for prisoners accused of treason. The name “Traitors’ Gate” was first used in 1544. This gate witnessed the arrival of many notable figures, such as Sir Thomas More, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Queen Elizabeth I before she became queen. There is some debate about whether Queen Anne Boleyn was also brought through this gate. The gate’s location meant prisoners often passed under London Bridge on their way to the tower. Until the late 17th century, the heads of executed prisoners were displayed on pikes beneath the bridge, a gruesome sight for those being led to the tower. Hundreds of prisoners passed through Traitors’ Gate over the centuries, many never to return alive. In the mid-19th century, the outer archway of the gate was bricked up due to rising water levels, but it remains clearly labeled for those viewing it from across the river. Traitors’ Gate stands as a chilling reminder of the Tower of London’s dark history, its legacy etched in the stone walls that bore witness to the final journeys of many historical figures.

5 /5 M Pak: The only museum in London that charges admission and offers live ammunition guards! I was very impressed. You can study the history and traditions of the British royal family intensively. The storytelling that provides customized explanations for children was also touching. You can meet the original crowns with colorful jewels. I strongly recommend you to visit.