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Traitor's Gate - Tower of London

The Traitor's Gate was used as the prisoner's entry to the Tower of London from the Thames River.
Traitor's Gate - Tower of London

Traitor's Gate - Tower of London

Tower of London Picture (c) Linda Garrison
Many English political prisoners entered the Tower of London through the Traitor's Gate, and most never left the Tower, but were beheaded or imprisoned for life.

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