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Edward VI

The real story of Henry VIII’s 'precious jewel' and only son

The masque

A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment

William Kent

Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings

9 surprising facts about the Tower of London Moat

The Tower of London Moat wasn’t always the dry ditch that it is today. Did you know it was once filled with fish? Or that it has been used as an allotment? Here are 9 surprising facts about the moat at the Tower of London.

William the Conqueror

England's first Norman King

Henry VI

Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne

Thomas Wolsey

Henry VIII’s right-hand man – until the King met Anne Boleyn

Mary I

The true story behind the ‘bloody’ Tudor queen