Political tensions between Charles I and Parliament in the second quarter of the 17th century led to an attempt by forces loyal to the King to secure the Tower and its valuable contents, including money and munitions.
Poliitilised pinged Charles I ja parlamendi vahel 17. sajandi teisel veerandil viisid selleni, et kuningale ustavad jõud püüdsid kindlustada Towerit ja selles leiduvaid väärtuslikke esemeid, sealhulgas raha ja laskemoona.