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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 …
Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Explore Kensington Palace, a historic royal abode in London. Find information on tickets, events, opening times and discover its unique history. Tickets available now.
Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry's Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II. Explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.
Elizabeth I, the Last Tudor | Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal …
Elizabeth's return to court. After Henry VIII’s final marriage to Katherine Parr in 1543, the King, conscious of his failing health and encouraged by Katherine, sought a more permanent reconciliation with his daughters Elizabeth and Mary.. Both were included once again in the line of succession. The young woman with her father’s red hair and …
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.
Gunpowder Plot | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
Gunpowder Plot is a thrilling immersive experience created by Historic Royal Palaces and Layered Reality.. With explosive surprises around every turn, descend into the vaults and experience a ground-breaking combination of live action, virtual reality, and cutting-edge technology as you are transported back to London 1605 and at the heart of the Gunpowder plot.