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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.