One of only two buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster to survive the fire of 1834, the tower features a 14th-century ribbed vault. Learn about Jewel Tower's changing role over the centuries in our three-floor exhibition.

The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of King Edward III.

You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours. Tickets are free for members.

The Jewel Tower is a precious survival from the medieval Palace of Westminster. It was built in the 1360s as a secure store for royal treasure within the private palace of Edward III. Later it became the records office of the House of Lords, surviving the fire which in 1834 destroyed much of the historic palace.

2021年5月11日 · Built within the Palace of Westminster between 1365 and 1366 on the command of King Edward III, the Jewel Tower was a space to guard and hold the king’s personal treasure. Edward’s treasure consisted of his ceremonial regalia (usually kept at the Tower of London), the jewellery and plate of the Crown, and his personal collection of jewels.

2023年10月26日 · Address: The Jewel Tower, Abingdon St, London SW1P 3JY. Opening Times: 10am – 5pm. Tickets: £6.50. Website. We explore the lengthy history of The Jewel Tower and which of the British kings kept their treasure there.

Standing just opposite the Houses of Parliament, this originally moated medieval tower is one of only two surviving remnants of the great Royal Palace of Westminster. Built in approximately 1365 by Edward III, it guarded the 'King's Privy Wardrobe', a treasury of …

Tucked away between the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, the Jewel Tower is an easily overlooked but precious fragment of English history. It was built in 1365 as the 'Jewel House' to safeguard Edward III's silver plate and world treasures.

2022年5月4日 · Built in 1366, the Jewel Tower sat at the South-Western corner of the medieval Palace of Westminster. It was constructed to store the jewels and treasure of King Edward III, although the Crown Jewels were always kept in the Tower of London. This would have predominantly been fine textiles and plate.

The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century part of the royal Palace of Westminster, in London. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of Edward III.