Secrets of Britain - Season 1 - Eps 1: Secrets of The Tower of London
The Tower of London is England’s most formidable royal fortress, standing guard on the banks of the great River Thames. It is home to a thousand years of bloody history and is one of Britain's most iconic landmarks. At almost every chapter in London's history, ‘the Tower’ has had a starring role. Built by William the Conquer as part of the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, it was designed to dominate London's skyline. The ancient fortifications are set in grounds the same size as those of the White House, but this is far more than just a castle, protecting London from her enemies.
About Secrets of Britain
Title: Secrets of Britain
First Air Date: 2014-05-14
Last Air Date: 2014-06-18
Status: Ended
Rating: 5/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: U&Yesterday
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Pioneer Productions
Synopsis
The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.
Cast
Samuel West
Himself - Narrator
