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Matilda of Flanders
The formidable Queen Consort of William I, who helped establish the Norman dynasty.
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.
Eleanor of Provence
A powerful and political Queen
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
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
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.
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
Tower of London remembers
First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London
Catalina of Motril
A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets