History and Stories

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

Generous, scholarly James and his cultured wife

Killing of a 'treasonous' King

A Black musician at the Tudor court

A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy

First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London

A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets

Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history

A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident

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