History and Stories
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Catalina of Motril
A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets
The Tower at war
The Tower of London played an important role in the First and Second World Wars
The Princes in the Tower
Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?
LGBT Royal Histories
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces
The Medieval Palace
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s
The Crown Jewels
The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London
The ‘Beefeaters’ have been guarding the Tower since Tudor times
A History of Royal Jubilees
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.