History and stories
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Tower of London remembers
First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London
The Tower of London and the Second World War
Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War
The Princes in the Tower
Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?
The Medieval Palace
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s
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.
The Ceremony of the Keys
Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.
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.
Lady Jane Grey
Known as the ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane had the shortest reign in British history
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison