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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
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.
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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
- 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
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
Royal Beasts
Discover why exotic animals were kept at the Tower of London and see how they lived in the Royal Menagerie.
- Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Bloody Tower
Explore the stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh in the infamous Bloody Tower.
- Open
- 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)
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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?