Secrets of the Tower of London: Part 2
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Secrets of the Tower of London: Part 2
In this segment of Secrets of the Tower of London, first learn the hidden history of the Byward Tower, which houses a rare 14th century mural telling of Christ’s crucifixion as well as conveying a subliminal crime prevention message. Then take a closer look at how the Tower helped King Henry VIII continue his reign as an absolute monarch, serving as a prison for anyone who questioned his power or right to rule as well as the place of execution of his second wife, Ann Boelyn.