Jewel Tower

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The Jewel Tower dates back to 1365 and is the last surviving free-standing part of the medieval palace of Westminster.

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The tower was originally built in 1365 to store the personal treasures of King Edward III. It was used by his successors up until the reign of Edward VI, before it was given to Parliament in the 1500s to house the records for the House of Lords. The tower was later handed over to the Government, when the Department for Weights and Measures used it as their base. The imperial measurements were all standardised here, including the infamous Great British Pint, that all pints still conform to today.

Come visit us today, to see a remarkable medieval survival in the heart of Westminster.

Address: Abingdon Street , London SW1P 3JX, XGL, GB

Phone: 020 7222 2219

State: XGL

City: London

Zip Code: SW1P 3JX

opening times

Monday: 10:00-18:00
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: 10:00-18:00
Sunday: 10:00-18:00

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Good to walk past - sometime soon can go in.. .

Take an hour out of your busy London schedule to see the Jewel Tower

Lovely historical building. Well preserved. Helpful staff, nice cup of coffee, and nice to sit in the grounds. But there is a 44 step spiral staircase,  so if you're unsteady on your feet or don't like confined spaces, this is not the place for you to visit

I loved this place. It is very small, but that is what reveals how things were when the tower was built. The pencil sketch in the guide book is so revealing about how dominant the church was and why the monasteries were dissolved. A very interesting historical visit.

This Tower is the part of Westminster Palace. Looks very impressive. Unfortunately was repair.

London history at its best. Clime the stairs. And feel the people from times past.  they are still there?

Another wonderful building preserved by English Heritage. Only a quick stop required as a visit only needs to take half an hour if not busy.

Hidden little gem. Takes just a couple of hours to go round but so very rich in history. Thoroughly recommend a visit

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