The Tower of London has one of the most recognisable silhouettes in London, having dominated part of the riverside ever since the reign of William the Conqueror in the 11th century. This vast fortress, former prison and secure store for the Crown Jewels is no less imposing now than it was all those years ago, with tales of royals, ravens, myths, murders, treasons and tortures embedded in its historic walls.

Click through this gallery to unearth the strange stories and gruesome secrets of this world-famous London landmark…