History and Stories
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Edward Francis
Edward Francis, an enslaved African who lived at the Tower of London
Duleep Singh
The last Sikh Maharaja of the Punjab and former owner of the Koh-i-Noor diamond
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
Anne Boleyn
How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?
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.
Thomas Cromwell
The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
The Medieval Palace
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s
Tower of London Prison
It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one