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14th century royal tower.
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Westminster, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of only two buildings forming part of the Palace of Westminster to survive the fire of 1834, the Jewel Tower boasts a stunning, untouched 14th century ribbed vault that more than warrants the trip across the road from the main Westminster parliament buildings. Built in 1365, the tower was used by King Edward III to store his treasures and wardrobe – remains of the original moat and medieval quay designed to secure the building can still be seen today. Items on display now include the Speaker's robes from the collection of the Houses of Parliament and an interactive touch-screen computer providing a virtual reality tour of both Houses of Parliament.
Best for:
14th century vaulted ceiling, medieval remains and ruins.
Also known as:
King's Privy Wardrobe
Did you know?
From 1869 to 1938 the Jewel Tower served as a weights and measures office. |
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Museums Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms |
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Clive Steps,
King Charles Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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6 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| London Transport Museum |
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Covent Garden Piazza,
Westminster,
London,
WC2E
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23 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Sights and Attractions Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Westminster Abbey |
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Victoria Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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2 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| Traditional coronation and burial site for English monarchs.
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry ...More...
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| House of Lords |
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Parliament Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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2 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Hotels Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Hotels |
| City Inn Westminster Hotel |
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30
John Islip Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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8 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| Crowne Plaza London St James |
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45-51
Buckingham Gate
London,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E
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11 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Event Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Event |
| Popcorn |
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Heaven,
Villiers Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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16 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| Berwick Street Market |
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Berwick Street Market,
Berwick Street and Rupert Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1F
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27 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Entertainment Near Jewel Tower |
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13 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Shopping Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Shopping |
| WH Smith |
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Westminister Underground Station,
Bridge Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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5 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| London Shopping |
| Topshop |
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House of Fraser,
101
Victoria Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E
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10 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Dining Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Dining |
| The Cinnamon Club |
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The Old Westminster Library,
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Great Smith Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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4 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| Iqbal Wahhab’s grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting is the height of late Victorian taste, ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Atami |
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37
Monck Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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5 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Education Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Education |
| Key Languages |
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16/18
Douglas Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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13 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Leisure Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Leisure |
| St James's Park |
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Park Office,
The Store Yard,
Horse Guards Approach,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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8 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| The Sherlock Holmes |
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Northumberland Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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14 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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