Jewel Tower - London, England, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 51° 29.919 W 000° 07.599
30U E 699434 N 5709194
Jewel Tower has a long and varied career serving England. From a jewel box, to file storage, to an office, and is now a museum for all to learn and enjoy.
Waymark Code: WM45JM
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/10/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
Views: 128

The Jewel Tower, part of the medieval Palace of Westminster, was originally built in 1365 to house the personal treasure of Edward III.

From 1621 to 1864 the tower was used as a government office and to store records of the House of Lords.

When a great fire engulfed the Palace of Westminster in 1834 only the Jewel Tower and Westminster Hall survived.

From 1869 to 1938 the Jewel Tower served as a weights and measures office and a example display is just one exhibit in the museum it is today.
Property page on English Heritage website: [Web Link]

I am an English Heritage Member: yes

Property Address:
Jewel Tower Westminster London, SW1P 3JX


Property maintained by:: English Heritage

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