- We explore the hidden secrets of The Jewel Tower – the lesser-known cousin of the Tower of London. The Tower of London gets too much credit.
- Visit the Jewel Tower in London - an English Heritage property opposite the Houses of Parliament that was once the Palace of Westminster's Treasure House.
- Jewel Tower is a three-story stone structure that was built during the middle of the fourteenth century to store and protect King Edward III’s most valuable...
- Jewel Tower. The old Jewel Tower was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’.
- The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster.
- The ground floor of the Jewel Tower became the kitchen and scullery, while the first floor was used as a repository for various parliament documents.
- For full opening times, please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jewel-tower/. Inspiring 26 million people each year.
- The Jewel Tower was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’.
- Originally part of the medieval Westminster Palace in London, the Jewel Tower was built in the 14th century to hold the riches of Edward III.
- Jewel Tower is one of the buildings that remained standing following the fire of 1834 that engulfed the medieval Palace of Westminster.