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Tower of London
Historic Royal Palaces
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A priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England
The ‘Beefeaters’ have been guarding the Tower since Tudor times
Known as the ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane had the shortest reign in British history
How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces
It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one
Who was the real Guy Fawkes, the man behind the mask?
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s