History and stories
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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.
The Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
Matilda of Flanders
The formidable Queen Consort of William I, who helped establish the Norman dynasty.
Tower of London remembers
First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
Catalina of Motril
A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets
Sir Walter Raleigh
This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London
Eleanor of Provence
A powerful and political Queen