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The Tower of London and the Second World War
Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War
The Tower's Mint
Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years
The Ceremony of the Keys
Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.
Edward Francis
Edward Francis, an enslaved African who lived at the Tower of London
The story of Banqueting House
Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
The Rubens ceiling
The crowning glory of the Banqueting House
The royal kitchens at Kew
The kitchens have survived, practically untouched
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
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The SIX Tudor Queens Videos
Cast members from SIX the Musical visit Hampton Court Palace and join Chief Historian Professor Tracy Borman to uncover the lives, achievements and influence of the six Tudor queens.
Six Wives of Henry VIII Interactive Quiz
What more do you know about the six wives of Henry VIII beyond the famous rhyme: "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived"? Perfect for KS2 and KS3 history classes, this quiz challenges you to think about the lives of these six historical women as more than only Henry's wives.
Six Tudor Queens Source Bank
This KS2 and KS3 source bank includes portraits, letters, books, carvings and eyewitness accounts, helping students investigate the six Tudor queens.
Field of Cloth of Gold Interactive Painting
This resource includes a short video that can be used as an introduction or recap to answer what was the Field of Cloth of Gold? It also includes an interactive painting for you to investigate and explore in close detail.
Yeoman Warder uniforms to change ahead of Coronation of King Charles III
Press release for change to Yeoman Warder uniforms at the Tower of London.
Three new ‘Beefeaters’ to bear the cypher of King Charles III as they join the ranks at the Tower of London
Press release for three new ‘Beefeaters’ to bear the cypher of King Charles III as they join the ranks at the Tower of London.