TOWER OF LONDON by Brenda Michaels The first part of the Tower was built in 1066 by William the Conqueror . The Tower is most famous for the prisoners who lost their lives there - and who, it is believed, still haunt the Tower .One example is the dark and gloomy Salt Tower, where years ago a guard said he was almost killed by a ghost. "It's supposed to have quite a few spirits," James says. "It's one of the most frightening towers." At just 16, Lady Jane Grey was taken there in 1553 after only nine days as queen, and was then later executed In 1483, two young princes named Edward and Richard mysteriously disappeared .Almost 200 years later, the bones of two children were found near the White Tower, but no one really knows whose bones they are

The Tower of London is not just home to ghost stories The Tower of London is not just home to ghost stories. There are large birds called ravens living there. They eat a special diet of raw meat and blood-soaked biscuits Despite looking scary, the ravens are an important part of the Tower's mystery. "If the ravens leave the Tower," says James, explaining the legend, "then the White Tower - and the monarchy - will fall apart." But while the ravens are real, James still isn't convinced that ghosts haunt the Tower.