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Tower Armouries 1841 – Fire & Reform
A concise account of the 1841 Armouries fire: what burned, what changed, and why it matters.
11/27/2025
10 min read
What Happened
Ignition, spread, response—then a catalogue of loss and learning.
Aftermath
- Storage redesign and policy shifts.
- A renewed focus on prevention.
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Bottom Line
The fire reframed care and custody of collections at the Tower.
About the Author
Crisis Historian
I built this to help you enjoy the Tower of London smartly—clear pacing, better timing, and context that makes each chapel, crown, and stone corridor resonate.
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