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Trailblazers

Women at the Tower of London

Women at the Tower of London

Meet five female trailblazers who have each made a mark on the Tower's past and changed our shared stories far beyond its walls, although their names are hard to find in the history books. 

Join these incredible women for a fun, entertaining adventure as they set out to put this right. Can you help them get their stories in the guidebooks before the Tower closes for the day?

Ahead of your visit, find out more about some of the change-makers you will encounter including Tudor servant Catalina of Motril, Suffragette Leonora Cohen and Poet Phillis Wheatley.

Look out for these female trailblazers from the past and learn more about them as you go about your day.

When

Until 01 September 2024

11:00 - 16:30 daily

Ticketing Information

Included in general admission. Members go free.


Included in all admission tickets (members go free)

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Performances

Join Phillis Wheatley on her guided tour of the Tower at 11:30 and 14.30 daily. Performances last for approximately 20 minutes and begin outside the Raven Cages. An additional performance will take place at 13.00 on weekends and holidays.

Please note, performances are weather permitting.

A black and white logo spelling out the words 'History Riot - the past going forward'.

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The Tower Moat

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White Tower

Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.

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Guards at the Tower of London

Marvel at the guards protecting the Crown Jewels. See the sentries posted outside the Jewel House and The King's House.

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  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
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BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES

Catalina of Motril

A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?

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Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison

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The story of the Tower of London

Explore the stories that come from the historic home of royal power in England - the Tower of London.

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Official Tower of London guidebook

Official Tower of London guidebook shows the many faces of the Tower from menagerie and jewel house to fortress and prison.

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