Although thousands were imprisoned in the Tower, only five women and two men were beheaded within its precincts, being spared the embarrassment of a public execution.
Kuigi Toweris hoiti vangis tuhandeid inimesi, raiuti selle territooriumil pea otsast vaid viiel naisel ja kahel mehel, keda säästeti sellega avaliku hukkamisega kaasnevast häbist.