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The Ceremony of the Keys
Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.
Tower of London Prison
It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one
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 Tower of London and the First World War
The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War
The Tower of London Menagerie
For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals
9 surprising facts about the Tower of London Moat
The Tower of London Moat wasn’t always the dry ditch that it is today. Did you know it was once filled with fish? Or that it has been used as an allotment? Here are 9 surprising facts about the moat at the Tower of London.
Tower of London remembers
First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London
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