Hear the latest research about the Tower of London
About this session
When we think of the Tower of London, why do we think about torture and execution? This session will explore the gulf between fact and fiction and will challenge established historical narratives, particularly in relation to the perception of the Tower as a place of violence from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Who is it for?
Teachers & trainee teachers wishing to expand their subject knowledge and engage with up to date research
What to expect
- A short introduction from Historic Royal Palaces
- A presentation by Dr Catherine Jenkinson, Lecturer & Junior Research Fellow, Pembroke College, Oxford on her latest research into ‘(Hi)stories of Violence: Myth-Making, Imprisonment and the Cultural Identity of the Tower of London’
- Discussion on future research and consultation
- Q&A
National Curriculum links
- Understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
Booking information
Where and when
Online
Tuesday 30 June 2026
15.45-16.45
Price
Free
To book
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