History and Stories
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Henry VIII's lost Tudor gardens
Discover a vast, glittering complex of lost Tudor buildings
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
The Crown Jewels
The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.
A History of Royal Jubilees
A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
The Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
Catherine Howard
A young woman whose marriage to Henry VIII would end in tragedy
Mary I
The true story behind the ‘bloody’ Tudor queen
Edward VI
The real story of Henry VIII’s 'precious jewel' and only son
Matilda of Flanders
The formidable Queen Consort of William I, who helped establish the Norman dynasty.