Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces
Henry Laurens: American revolutionary and prisoner at the Tower of London
13 July 2026
Curator Charles Farris introduces his life and some interesting details of his time at the Tower.
Torture at the Tower: The Case of John Gerard
04 October 2021
On the anniversary of the birth of John Gerard, Curator Alden Gregory reflects on the dark history of the Tower of London and how it resonates today.
Ambrose Rookwood and Sir Everard Digby: Lesser-known gunpowder plotters
30 January 2019
You might not have heard of Ambrose Rookwood and Sir Everard Digby. But their marks on the Tower of London can still be seen today.