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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