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Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

Jewish Medieval History at the Tower of London

The Tower of London holds a principal place in the complex story of England's Medieval Jewish community.

Matilda of Flanders

The formidable Queen Consort of William I, who helped establish the Norman dynasty.

Excavations at the Tower of London's chapel

Historic Buildings Curator Alfred Hawkins explains the process of archaeological excavations, and their importance in expanding our current understanding of historic sites like the Tower of London.

Edward I’s Santa Suit: Christmas in the Medieval Palace

Curator Charles Farris explores how Edward I and his royal medieval court celebrated Christmas.

Henry VI

Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne

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1275-2025: Queenship, Minorities, and Expulsion

A one day conference at the Tower of London exploring the role of Eleanor of Provence (Queen Consort to King Henry III) in the story of England’s medieval Jewish community - and the wider contexts of Europe’s Jewish communities and expulsion in the Medieval world.

• Monday 30 June

• 10:00 - 17:15
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket (advance booking required)

• Things to see

St John's Chapel

An architectural gem in the White Tower.

• Open daily
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see

White Tower

Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see

Medieval Palace

Discover the colour, splendour, and people of the medieval Tower of London.

• Closed until summer 2025.

• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see

Battlements

Walk the defensive inner battlements and huge towers that have guarded the Tower of London for centuries.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Tours and talks

Audio Guide Tour

Explore deeper with the Tower of London audio guide tour. Discover extra information about the Tower's history, plan your day and find out more about our cafés and shops.

• Available
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket

Excavations at the Tower of London's chapel

Historic Buildings Curator Alfred Hawkins explains the process of archaeological excavations, and their importance in expanding our current understanding of historic sites like the Tower of London.

Edward I’s Santa Suit: Christmas in the Medieval Palace

Curator Charles Farris explores how Edward I and his royal medieval court celebrated Christmas.

The Peasant's Revolt: The only time the Tower of London was breached

In June 1381, the Tower of London fell, not to an army of knights, archers and engineers, but to a force of lower-class rebels. The so-called 'Peasant’s Revolt' was sparked by a new tax - the third in four years - that took no account of individual wealth.

Queer Lives at the Tower: The LGBT+ Stories that were almost on the tours

Queer Lives at the Tower, our new LGBT+ tours at the Tower of London are just a couple of weeks away, and the team are rehearsing to deliver a bold and new experience. However, there are some stories that didn’t quite make the cut. I’m going to tell you them here, to see what they tell us about how we work with LGBT+ history.

Charles II and the Discovery of the 'Princes in the Tower' in 1674

Tower of London Curator Charles Farris explores one of the most famous discoveries in the Tower’s history – a small chapter in the continuing mystery of the Princes in the Tower.

Sir Thomas Wyatt, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles, Duke of Orleans

What dramatic Tudor event might Sir Thomas Wyatt have drawn on for his poetry? And did you know Geoffrey Chaucer worked at the Tower of London?