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Jewish Medieval History at the Tower of London
The Tower of London holds a principal place in the complex story of England's Medieval Jewish community.
Duleep Singh
The last Sikh Maharaja of the Punjab and former owner of the Koh-i-Noor diamond
Elizabeth of York
The original Tudor Queen, and wife of Henry VII
Thomas Cromwell
The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'
The Tower of London Menagerie
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals
William the Conqueror
England's first Norman King
The Princes in the Tower
Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?
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.
A History of Royal Jubilees
A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.