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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.

 

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Some of our favourite 'surprising sights'...

  1. How we care for the tapestries
    This magnificent tapestry is part of the set of ten depicting the biblical story of Abraham.
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  2. The magnificent Byward Tower wall painting
    Behind the scenes at the Tower of London with curator Jane Spooner.
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  3. Tour of Princess Amelia's bedroom
    Explore the untouched charm of Kew Palace in detail.
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  4. Tour of the Chapel of St John the Evangelist
    Explore this magnificent chapel in detail.
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  5. A stone Yeoman
    This ‘Yeoman of the Guard’is always on duty
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  6. Carved for a Queen?
    Testament to a tragic teenager
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  7. Secret in the attic
    Deliver us from evil...
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