About Jewel Tower
Originally part of the medieval Westminster Palace, the Jewel Tower was built in 1365 to hold the riches of Edward III, earning it the name of the 'King's Privy Wardrobe'. Following a fire in 1834, the Jewel Tower and Westminster Hall were the only buildings of the palace to survive.
Today, the Jewel Tower is open to the public under the remit of English Heritage. Visitors to the Jewel Tower can view its fourteenth century vault, an exhibition about Parliament’s history and view the remains of its medieval moat and quay. A visit usually lasts around half an hour.
Related Places
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is a famous fortress and prison originally commissioned by the first Norman king, William the Conqueror.
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament are the home of the UK Parliament.
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Tower Bridge
Buckingham Palace
10 Downing Street
Houses of Parliament
Berkhamsted Castle
