: It became known as the Bloody Tower by the 16th century, largely due to its association with the supposed murder of the two young Princes in the Tower —Edward V and his brother Richard—allegedly on the orders of their uncle, Richard III, in 1483.
: Built in the early 1220s during King Henry III's reign, it was initially called the Garden Tower and served as a river-side gateway to the complex.
The haunting atmosphere of the Bloody Tower has inspired various modern works:
is reportedly seen walking the "Raleigh Walk" battlements.
: In 1970, a tourist reported seeing a woman in a long black velvet dress and a gold medallion who slowly faded away. Creative Media
: Sentry reports from 1928 and 1933 described a "white formless apparition" that solidified into a headless woman.
The , a site steeped in centuries of grim lore within the Tower of London , serves as a chilling backdrop for tales of betrayal and the supernatural. Historical Background