Although much of the Tower's reputation is exaggerated, the 16th and 17th centuries marked the castle's zenith as a prison, with many religious and political undesirables locked away.
Kuigi suur osa Toweri mainest on liialdatud, siis 16. ja 17. sajand märkisid lossi haripunkti vanglana, kuna sinna lukustati palju usuliste või poliitiliste vaadete poolest ebameeldivaid inimesi.