The Water Gate is part of St Thomas’ Tower built by Edward I between
1275 and 1279 to provide a water entrance to the Tower of London.
It became known as Traitors Gate because it was used as the entry point for the
Crown's traitors. All important prisoners entered the Tower through this gate.
The gate was also used for the delivery of supplies to the Tower of London.
The River Thames is now blocked from reaching the gate but when it rains water collects at the gate.

I was lucky to catch a glimpse of Traitors Gate with water around it.

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