The art of gilding
Expulsion: England's Jewish Solution
The art of blacksmithing
Tower power
The art of stonemasonry
Tudor beer tasting
Cutting edge weaponry
The art of gilding
Workshop with Jamie McCarthy
Thursday 30 May
10.00-16.00
£80/£75 HRP members
Throughout history, gilding has been associated with divinity and religious devotion, and used to cultivate the royal image of kings and queens. Throughout this workshop you will see examples of gilding at the Tower and gain experience of working with loose gold leaf. Careful – the slightest breeze can blow the thinner-than-tissue material into tatters.
This event includes light refreshments and entry to the palace.
Unfortunately this event is currently not bookable online. To book please call our Contact Centre on 0844 482 7799.
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Expulsion: England's Jewish Solution
Evening talk with Dr Richard Huscroft and HRP curator Megan Gooch
Wednesday 5 June
18.30-20.15
£12/£10 HRP members
In 1290 England became the first nation to expel a Jewish minority from its borders, when Edward I forcibly removed the community – established for over 200 years – accusing their moneylenders of ‘clipping’ (or shaving) coins. Curator Megan Gooch will discuss 13th-century coinage, whilst historian Richard Huscroft explores the events that culminated in expulsion.
This event includes a drinks reception.
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The art of blacksmithing
Workshop with Kevin Boys
Saturday 22 June
10.00-16.00
£80/£75 HRP members
The office of a smith at the Tower of London can be traced as far back as 1275. In this workshop discover the excitement of blacksmithing through basic techniques and processes of this traditional craft. You will gain experience of working in hot steel using fire, a hammer and various tools to enable you to twist, bend, and shape your very own masterpiece.
This event includes light refreshments and entry to the palace.
Unfortunately this event is currently not bookable online. To book please call our Contact Centre on 0844 482 7799.
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Tower power
Walking tour with Herbert Wright
Saturday 29 June
11.00-13.00
£12/£10 HRP members
The Tower of London is an architectural symbol of royal might, which for centuries dominated the capital’s skyline. Today it is overshadowed by a multitude of modern edifices, including the newly-built Shard. Architectural historian Herbert Wright will explore the Tower and its surrounding architecture, identifying what today’s ‘towers’ reveal about whose power is on the rise.
This event includes entry to the palace.
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The art of stonemasonry
Workshop with Craftsmen in Stone
Saturday 6 July
10.00-16.00
£80/£75 HRP members
The White Tower stands proud as the most complete 11th-century palace in Europe – a credit to the skills of its masons old and new. In this workshop you will gain experience in traditional medieval masonry techniques. Then let your creative juices flow as you design and shape your own piece of stone using a chisel and mallet.
This event includes light refreshments and entry to the palace.
Unfortunately this event is currently not bookable online. To book please call our Contact Centre on 0844 482 7799.
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Tudor beer tasting
Talk and tasting with CAMRA and HRP curator Sally Dixon-Smith
Thursday 11 July
14.00–16.30
£30/£26 HRP members
Curator Sally Dixon-Smith will introduce the social history of the Tower and its many drinking dens over the years, followed by a tasting of traditional Tudor-style beers with experts from CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale). The event will be held in the fascinating surroundings of the private Yeoman Warder’s Club, the Tower’s exclusive modern-day pub.
This event includes light refreshments and entry to the palace.
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Cutting edge weaponry
Study afternoon with Bridget Clifford
Tuesday 16 July
14.00-16.30
£30/£26 HRP members
Join Royal Armouries Keeper of Collections, Bridget Clifford, as she explores the evolution of the sword from a military weapon to the fashion accessory of a gentleman, and its place in court dress today. The change in form and function will be demonstrated with a look at superb examples from the Royal Armouries collection.
This event includes light refreshments and entry to the palace.
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