History and Stories
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Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
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.
Anne Boleyn
How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?
Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII's wife number four, but so much more
Tower of London remembers
First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London
Catalina of Motril
A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets
Katherine of Aragon
Katherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. In her eyes, she was his only Queen.
Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident