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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.
Thomas Cromwell
The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'
Henry VI
Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne
Anne Boleyn
How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
Tower of London Prison
It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one
The Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
A History of Royal Jubilees
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
The Tower of London Menagerie
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals