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The Jewish History of the Medieval Tower of London

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the expulsion of the Anglo-Jewry in 1290, the Tower was both a place of imprisonment and of refuge for hundreds of Jews.

The Tower of London and the Second World War

Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War

Sir Walter Raleigh

This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London

The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.

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The Jewish History of the Medieval Tower of London

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the expulsion of the Anglo-Jewry in 1290, the Tower was both a place of imprisonment and of refuge for hundreds of Jews.

Yeoman Warder uniforms to change ahead of Coronation of King Charles III

Press release for change to Yeoman Warder uniforms at the Tower of London.

Coronation benches inspired by schoolchildren’s hopes for the future take centre stage at the Tower of London

Press release for Coronation benches which have been designed by schoolchildren and installed at the Tower of London.