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Edward I
Hard working and effective, but ruthless and cruel
Eleanor of Castile
A dynamic and learned queen
Oliver Cromwell
Soldier, Statesman, Lord Protector
Hampton Court Conference of 1604
One of the most enduring aspects of James I's reign
Queen Victoria's role in the British Empire
Queen Victoria had both a real and symbolic role in the expansion of the British Empire during her reign. Its effects are still felt today.
Sir Thomas More
Henry VIII's 'good servant, and God's first'
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
Elizabeth I
From Tower prisoner to English Queen
The royal court in the Tudor period
The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen