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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