1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

In 1671 a former Civil War soldier and his gang conned their way into stealing the British Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It became the first and only time anyone has attempted to steal them.

jewels, robes and other valuables at the Tower of London – making it home to more bling than a Kardashian wedding. One of the highlights of the Crown Jewels is The Cullinan I diamond.

Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior ... t miss the famous crown jewels exhibition.

The company also runs private tours of other London landmarks, such as the British Museum and Westminster Abbey. Escape the crowds with early access to the Tower and its Crown Jewels on this ...