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Historic Royal Palaces
Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces
The Earl of Essex fell out of favour with the Queen and was imprisoned in 1601.
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Imagine yourself in the shoes of somebody from the past.
Explore the different functions of the Tower in detail with this activity sheet.
Lady Arbella needs your help to free her husband William.
Join our intrepid history reporter, Tracey Tooley, on her mission to uncover England’s most infamous monarch, Henry VIII.
Students step into the role of advisors to Elizabeth I.
Key dates and events from 1086 to 1986.
On 31st May 1533, crowds gathered in London for the coronation of Anne Boleyn.
The story of the oldest female prisoner in the Tower of London's history.
Things to look for, think about and imagine whilst exploring the Tower.
How did the Virgin Queen Elizabeth I maintain power?
Ideas and resources to extend students' learning before and after a palace visit.
