Tower of London

Anything that doesn't fit anywhere else, but that's still CH related.

Moderator: Moderators

User avatar
J.R.
Forum Moderator
Posts: 15835
Joined: Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:53 pm
Real Name: John Rutley
Location: Dorking, Surrey

Re: Tower of London

Post by J.R. »

sejintenej wrote:
J.R. wrote: The Tower is a great place to visit, especially if you like some gruesome history. I have just finished reading a book about the more gory side to this historic place. It is STILL listed as an official prison.
According to the idiot box the last execution there was in 1941 by firing squad.
IMHO the place and method were too good for an enemy spy; Stroessner's idea of dropping enemies from flying aircraft (no parachutes) seems efficient and makes the point
Known as 'Skittle Alley'.

Ideal for a firing squad. A narrow tract between two high walls that also doubled as a shooting-range for troops based at the Tower.
John Rutley. Prep B & Coleridge B. 1958-1963.
Post Reply