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The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.

Jewish Medieval History at the Tower of London

The Tower of London holds a principal place in the complex story of England's Medieval Jewish community.

Jane Seymour

Henry VIII's favourite Queen?

Queen Anne

A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy

A history of royal weddings

From Queen Victoria to the modern royals

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The Field of Cloth of Gold

Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I in 1520 was a defining point in his reign

Sophia Duleep Singh

The Indian Princess who fought for women’s rights