History and Stories

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London

A black musician at the Tudor court

A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets

A forgotten story

Katherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. In her eyes, she was his only Queen.

Known as the ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane had the shortest reign in British history

Centuries of ghosts and grim tales

For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals

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