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Historic Royal Palaces blog

Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces

Life, death and worship in the Tower of London, Part II

21 July 2025

In the second post of a two-part series, Curator of Historic Buildings Alfred Hawkins explores what the major excavation at the Tower of London in 2025 might tell us about the chapel's history.

Life, death and worship in the Tower of London, Part I

21 July 2025

Curator of Historic Buildings Alfred Hawkins explains the results of continued analysis of a 2019 excavation at the Tower of London, and what they can tell us about the Tower community.

Hampton Court before Henry VIII

17 February 2025

It’s easy to forget that parts of Henry VIII's Hampton Court date back to when the Tudors were a small, fledgling dynasty. But look closer and you’ll find hints at the palace's early floorplan.