Before the 20th century, there had been seven executions within the castle on Tower Green; as was the case with Lady Jane Grey, this was reserved for prisoners for whom public execution was considered dangerous.
Înainte de secolul al XX-lea, avuseseră loc doar șapte execuții pe peluza Turnului; așa cum a fost cazul lui Lady Jane Grey, aceste practici erau rezervate deținuților a căror execuție publică era considerată periculoasă.