Surprising sights

Curators, warders and conservators recommend some unexpected things to see

It’s not just famous and historic sights that make the palaces worth visiting and learning about. There are a lot of other wonderful things to see that aren’t so famous – or expected.

 

Some of our favourite 'surprising sights'...

  1. A baby house
    You've never seen a doll's house like this before
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  2. A king’s waistcoat
    This garment belonged to an ailing George III.
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  3. A bed fit for a king
    Why did Edward I need such a long bed?
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  4. Green silk stockings
    King William III definitely had socks appeal!
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  5. A stone Yeoman
    This ‘Yeoman of the Guard’is always on duty
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  6. Seeing double
    Meet George III face to face!
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  7. A kitchen classic
    A sizzling example of 60s style
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  8. A rare import
    A highly-prized Tudor survivor.
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  9. Toil and trouble
    A copper cauldron made in Europe in the 1500s
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  10. Instrument of torture
    It's a bit of a shock for most people
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  11. Carved for a Queen?
    Testament to a tragic teenager
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  12. Secret in the attic
    Deliver us from evil...
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