History and Stories
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Sir Walter Raleigh
This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London
Catalina of Motril
A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
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.
The Crown Jewels
The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.
Lady Jane Grey
Known as the ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane had the shortest reign in British history
The Tower of London Menagerie
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals
Henry VI
Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne
Elizabeth of York
The original Tudor Queen, and wife of Henry VII