Wakefield Tower

 The Wakefield Tower, part of the Medieval Palace, has been restored to its original 13th century appearance. The lower level of the tower displays the implements of torture used to extract information, primarily from political prisoners. The photo to the left shows the exterior of the tower, while the photo to the right shows one of the instruments of torture, the Rack. Also shown are manacles and the Scavengers Daughter, a device that literally folded people at the major joints. Gruesome! The present name is probably derived from William de Wakefield, King's Clerk, appointed to hold custody of the Exchanges in the Tower in 1344. It was also used as the Jewel House for the safe keeping and exhibition of the Crown Jewels.