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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.