When did England stop putting heads on spikes?
When did England stop putting heads on spikes? Between, 1305 – 1660 severed heads of traitors were displayed on the southern gateway of London Bridge. These heads were impaled on spikes and dipped in tar to ensure they would survive the weather!
Who was the first person to have his head on the London Bridge?
Jeremy Beadle begins by reminding us that William Wallace was the first person to have his head adorn the ramparts of London Bridge as a warning to other wrongdoers. Here's the tale. “After apparently being betrayed by his own countrymen, William Wallace was captured and, on 22 August 1305, taken to London.
Why was the old London Bridge removed?
Once the key crossing point of the Thames River, the bridge was built in 1209 to replace the original Roman crossing built in 50. It remained in use for over 600 years, before being demolished in the 19th century to provide access for river traffic.
What is the only bridge in London that can be raised?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge on the Thames that can be raised. Today the bridge is a major crossing for over 40,000 people on a daily basis.