Discover this enduring symbol of the Norman Conquest, which has been enjoyed as a royal palace, served as an armoury and even housed a zoo. Familiarise yourself with the palace's intriguing cast of characters, including the jewel thief Colonel Blood, tortured gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes and three queens of England beheaded on Tower Green. Share the secrets of 1000 years of royal gossip. Take a free Yeomen Warder tour and be amazed and appalled by tales that have been passed down for generations.