History and stories
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The Tower's Mint
Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years
The Tower of London Menagerie
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals
The Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
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.
The Ceremony of the Keys
Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.
Sir Walter Raleigh
This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London
LGBT Royal Histories
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces