My life at the Tower of London
My life at the Tower of London
Prisoners at the Tower of London in August
A selection of prisoners who were held in the Tower of London during the month of August
The Officers and Men of the Garrison within the Tower of London
7th August 1888 the body of a local prostitute, Martha Turner, was found in George Yard Buildings Whitechapple with 39 wounds which had been inflicted with a dagger or bayonet suggesting a military connection. The Officers and Men of the Garrison within the Tower of London were stood up for an identity parade as another local prostitute, had seen Martha Turner on the night of the 6th August with a soldier on her arm. This prostitute was bought into the Tower to see if she could pick the soldier out. After two hours she could not make a positive identification. Over the next three months further victims were found mutilated, giving the murderer the nick name of 'Jack the Ripper'. It is still uncertain if poor Martha Turner had been one of his first victims.
http://www.wattpad.com/2891047-the-ripper-on-hold-martha-tabram-martha-turner
William Clarke
William Clarke was a priest who was imprisoned in the Tower on 13th August 1603 charged with playing a part in the Lady Arabella Stuart conspiracy. He was hanged and quartered in Winchester 15th November 1604
Yeoman Warder Thomas Bunch
21st August 1683 Yeoman Warder Thomas Bunch was imprisoned in the Tower for questioning about information he may have passed to Charles Gerard Viscount Brandon. It is presumed that Yeoman Warder Bunch was dismissed soon after his questioning.
Thomas Waite
Thomas Waite was imprisoned in the Tower on 25th August 1660 as he was one of the judges at the trial of Charles I, and was accused of Regicide. He was released 1st April 1664 and died in 1668
http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/glossary/trial-king-charles.htm
William Watson
William Watson, a priest, was imprisoned in the Tower on 10th August 1603 for his part in the Lady Arabella Stuart Conspiracy. He was hanged, drawn and quartered on 29th November 1603 in Winchester with his quarters displayed on the gates around Winchester and his head displayed at the Tower.
Colonel Walter Slingsby
Colonel Walter Slingsby was imprisoned in the Tower of 17th August 1653 on charges of treason against the Commonwealth. He was released in 1655.
John Savage
John Savage was imprisoned in the Tower on 24th August 1586 for his part in the Babington Conspiracy. He was hanged, drawn and quartered in Lincoln Inns Fields, London, on 20th September 1586.
Thomas Salisbury
Thomas Salisbury was imprisoned in the Tower on 25th August 1586 for his part in the Babington Conspiracy. He was hanged until dead, then drawn and quartered on 21st September 1586 and was the first of seven executions that day.
