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John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
Tower of London Prison
It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one
Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature
Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.
Sir Walter Raleigh
This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London
The Tower's Mint
Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years
The Ceremony of the Keys
Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- Things to see
Lady Grey's Study
Discover this calm, cosy room and learn about the historic meetings that have taken place within its walls.
- In line with castle opening times
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Tower Hill Execution Memorial
Complete your visit to the Tower of London at the Tower Hill Memorial, in what is now Trinity Gardens. Here, an estimated 125 people were executed– including many prisoners of the Tower.
- Daily
- Tower of London
- Free
- 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
Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature
Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.
Captain Scott and Kathleen Bruce's Wedding at Hampton Court Palace
Assistant Curator Minette Butler explores how Captain Scott's wedding to his beloved wife Kathleen Bruce at Hampton Court Palace intertwines with the aftermath of his ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole.
A Turkish Bath for Horses at Hampton Court
With eyes on Royal Ascot in June, we wanted to share a lesser-known aspect of Hampton Court’s Equine Past. In the 1860s a Turkish bath was installed at Hampton Court Palace…for the horses! Buildings Curator Alexandra Stevenson explores this curious history.
George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham
In the ruthless world of the Stuart court, royal favour was everything. No one knew this better than George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, whose rise to power was built on the love and patronage of James I.
Patrick Lamb and William Daniel: royal cooks
When it came to conjuring up the smell and heat of long-abandoned royal kitchens for Untold Lives, we turned to two cooks’ books which won’t be found on today's kitchen shelves.
Washing the Lions: A Famous April Fools Hoax at the Tower of London
The Tower of London is home to Britain’s earliest recorded April Fool’s prank – the so-called 'Annual Ceremony of Washing the Lions'.