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The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London

The Tower of London prison

It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Who was the real Guy Fawkes, the man behind the mask?

The Tower's Mint

Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years

Sir Walter Raleigh

This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London

What's on at the palaces

A guide shows a group of visitors the Throne Room in the State Rooms at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Two red and gold thrones sit at one end of the room and the walls are lined with green silk damask and the walls are lined with historical artwork.
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The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

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Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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A group of visitors wander around Lady Grey's Study. A crystal chandelier hangs above the room which features a soft teal wallpaper, hand-block printed with a flower design
Things to see

Lady Grey's Study

Discover this calm, cosy room and learn about the historic meetings that have taken place within its walls.

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Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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View of the White Tower exterior

The Jewish History of the Medieval Tower of London

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the expulsion of the Anglo-Jewry in 1290, the Tower was both a place of imprisonment and of refuge for hundreds of Jews.