Opening and closing times | Tower of London - Historic Royal …
Gun salutes. Please note the Wharf will close at least an hour before the gun salutes and there will be no access to the parts of the Wharf during the set up and duration of the gun salutes. Gun salutes take place at 13.00 and consist of 62 rounds unless otherwise stated. The Wharf will also close the evening before each gun salute (from 18.00 to 21.00) for rehearsals.
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.
Visit the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Visiting one of the UK's most fascinating tourist sites, the Tower of London? Check here for essential information for your visit.
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.
Shopping | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Tower of London Shop . This is our largest shop, selling a wide range of souvenirs, jewellery, gifts, toys and books. Opening times. Monday and Sunday: 09:00 - 17:30
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.
Thomas Cromwell | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
The publication of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall in 2009 transformed Thomas Cromwell's reputation from a scheming, ruthless villain of history into a loyal, humorous and streetwise hero. In real life, Cromwell enjoyed a spectacular rise from the son of a Putney blacksmith to the chief minister of Henry VIII.. A man of exceptional ability and with an enormous capacity for hard work, …
Getting here | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Public Transport. The Tower is located within easy walking distance of several London Underground and national train stations including: 5 mins from Tower Hill Underground station – served by the District and Circle lines and step free access to street level. 10-15 mins from Monument, Bank, Aldgate, Aldgate East London Underground stations 10-15 mins from …
The King's 'Malady': George III's Mental Illness Explored
Mar 22, 2024 · George III had four prolonged periods of illness during his reign. Despite his achievements, he is perhaps most commonly referred to as ‘The Mad King’ – an unhelpful phrase that undermines the extent of his deeply traumatic ailments, and ignores his physical symptoms.
Anne of Cleves: The Great Survivor - Historic Royal Palaces
Anne of Cleves was Queen of England and Henry VIII's fourth wife for just over six months. Disregarded by some historians as the 'ugly one' and the subject of a much-discussed portrait by renowned court painter Hans Holbein, for many she was a brief footnote in Henry VIII's quest to secure the Tudor dynasty.