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A History of Royal Jubilees

A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Who was the real Guy Fawkes, the man behind the mask?

The Tower of London and the First World War

The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War

The Tower of London and the Second World War

Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War

The Crown Jewels

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

Duleep Singh

The last Sikh Maharaja of the Punjab and former owner of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?

Elizabeth II at our palaces

Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care