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Tower of London
Historic Royal Palaces
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How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why was she executed?
A priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
The ‘Beefeaters’ have been guarding the Tower since Tudor times
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals
It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one
Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s
Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London