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The Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
The story of Hampton Court Palace
Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty
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 weddings
From Queen Victoria to the modern royals
Mehmet von Königstreu
An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court
Tower of London Prison
The Tower is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one
Edward VI
The real story of Henry VIII’s 'precious jewel' and only son
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.