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The Ceremony of the Keys

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

Thomas Wolsey

Henry VIII’s right-hand man – until the King met Anne Boleyn

Tudor food and eating

Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court

Sir Thomas More

Henry VIII's 'good servant, and God's first'

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Elizabeth I

From Tower prisoner to English Queen

The royal court in the Tudor period

The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen

Henry VIII

Who was the real Henry VIII?

Elizabeth of York

The original Tudor Queen, and wife of Henry VII

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Great Hall

Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.

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Henry VIII's Joust

Experience Henry VIII's Joust at Hampton Court Palace as the country's greatest knights battle it out. Don’t miss this thrilling live Tudor event.

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The Chapel Royal

Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens in the Chapel Royal.

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Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

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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.

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Royal Beasts

Discover why exotic animals were kept at the Tower of London and see how they lived in the Royal Menagerie.

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Henry's Crown

Marvel at the sparkling re-creation of Henry VIII's Crown, on display in the Tudor apartments at Hampton Court Palace.

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Haunted Gallery and Processional Route

Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.

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Henry VIII's Kitchens

Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.

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Project update: Conserving the Circumcision of Isaac tapestry

Textile Conservator Alice Young reports on progress and upcoming research to reveal more about this magnificent tapestry.

History of the Abraham tapestries at Hampton Court

Tudor tapestries were the epitome of cultural sophistication and a symbol of the lucky owner’s accomplishments and values: highly coloured, glittering expositions of magnificence and success.

Conserving Henry VIII's Abraham Tapestries

Textile Treatment Conservator Alice Young introduces a new major project at Historic Royal Palaces, to keep the Abraham tapestries looking their best for future generations.

Bringing the Circumcision of Isaac tapestry back to life

It's been nearly five months since conservation work started on Henry VIII's 'Abraham' tapestries, starting with the Circumcision of Isaac. And what a few months it's been!

Sir Thomas Wyatt, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles, Duke of Orleans

What dramatic Tudor event might Sir Thomas Wyatt have drawn on for his poetry? And did you know Geoffrey Chaucer worked at the Tower of London?

Elizabeth I: One of England’s Greatest Orators?

Curator Charles Farris examines some of Elizabeth I's most famous speeches.

Kings and Queens of England and Britain

See the list of kings and queens who reigned as monarchs of England and Britain from the Normans (1066) through to the Windsors, including King Charles III.

Torture at the Tower: The Case of John Gerard

On the anniversary of the birth of John Gerard, Curator Alden Gregory reflects on the dark history of the Tower of London and how it resonates today.

Thomas More's imprisonment at the Tower of London

Chief Historian Tracy Borman recounts one of the most dramatic falls from favour in the Tudor court.