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Hampton Court and the coffin of the Unknown Warrior
On 11 November 1920 the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, in a coffin said to have been made of Hampton Court oak. Here, Assistant Curator Minette Butler investigates this curious palace story, including an unexpected link to the Tower of London.
The Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
Tower of London remembers
First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London
The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
Frederick Wright Or Kathleen Woodhouse
February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, which aims to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people through the exploration of their history and stories. Collections Curator Matthew Story explores one such story.
Bringing Hidden Sikh Histories to Life
Q&A with Rav Singh, ‘A little History of the Sikhs’ and community partner for 'Indian Army at the Palace'.
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- Exhibition
- Things to see
The Indian Army at the Palace
Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, through a new exhibition of previously unseen objects, photographs, film and personal stories.
- Until 28 September 2025
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
OTHER PAGES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
Hampton Court and the coffin of the Unknown Warrior
On 11 November 1920 the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, in a coffin said to have been made of Hampton Court oak. Here, Assistant Curator Minette Butler investigates this curious palace story, including an unexpected link to the Tower of London.
Frederick Wright Or Kathleen Woodhouse
February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, which aims to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people through the exploration of their history and stories. Collections Curator Matthew Story explores one such story.
Bringing Hidden Sikh Histories to Life
Q&A with Rav Singh, ‘A little History of the Sikhs’ and community partner for 'Indian Army at the Palace'.