Visit the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
The Tower of London is an historic site with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear.
The Crown Jewels | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
What are the Crown Jewels? The Crown Jewels are the nation’s most precious treasures, including the sacred Coronation Regalia used at the Coronations of new monarchs. Comprising more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones, the Crown Jewels are priceless, being of incalculable cultural, historical, and symbolic value.
Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
From the Crown Jewels to the infamous Tower ravens, experience history where it happened at iconic Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tickets available now.
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot - Historic Royal Palaces
Every 5 November in Britain on Guy Fawkes Day, we remember the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and fellow Catholic conspirators attempted to blow up Parliament and assassinate James I of England.. Everyone knows how Fawkes was caught in the act, imprisoned and tortured at the Tower of London and that he and most of his fellow conspirators suffered a traitor’s hideous death in ...
The Story of the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
The fortress expands. Throughout history, the Tower has been adapted and developed to defend and control the nation. Henry III (1216-72) and Edward I (1272-1307) expanded William’s fortress, adding huge 'curtain' (defensive) walls with a series of smaller towers, and enlarging the moat.
The Medieval Palace | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s. Life in the 1200s. Built by Henry III (1216-72) and his son Edward I (1272-1307), the interiors of the Medieval Palace have been re-presented for today’s visitor to evoke a vivid picture of 13th-century life.
See the Crown Jewels | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
The history of the Koh-i-Noor and the Cullinan Diamond. Explore the history of the Koh-i-Noor, which is set within the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, including the stone’s story as a symbol of conquest, with many previous owners, including Mughal Emperors, Shahs of Iran, Emirs of Afghanistan, and Sikh Maharajas.
Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Tradition and ceremony ‘Halt! Who comes there?’ These familiar words echo down Water Lane every night as they have done for over 700 years. They are part of the ancient Ceremony of the Keys in which the outer gates of the fortress are locked for the night and the keys delivered to the monarch’s representative in the Tower, the Resident Governor.
Tickets and prices | Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Book a ticket in advance online or purchase tickets on the day at the ticket office. Historic Royal Palaces members only need to pre-book for palace events, exhibitions or member events. Ticket prices are different for peak and off peak visits. Peak visits: weekends and events Off peak: weekdays and ...
Anne Boleyn | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
2011年5月19日 · Anne Boleyn's Childhood. Anne was born in about 1500 (we don’t know exactly when). Her father, Sir Thomas Boleyn, was a respected courtier. Her mother, Elizabeth Howard, was the daughter of Sir Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke …