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What I’d Bring Home from the Tower of London Shop
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Much of this part of the Palace has been re-presented to give visitors a feel of the 13th Century. During the 13th Century, Edward I's barge could come right up to the Tower. Today, however, it's separated from the River and now houses the Traitor's ...
Walking along the top and around the Palace's Upper floor was refreshing. It was to catch glimpses of Today's London outside on Tower Bridge and Tower Hill. I saw the 21st Century skyline from a different angle; it reminded me that London has come ...
Don’t forget the Crown Jewels too and I would recommend lunch too. I stayed for a lovely lunch and enjoyed afternoon tea, too. They've revamped the restaurant, and the dining hall has plenty of space. It was to see a Colonel bring his family from t...
Walking along the top and around the Palace's Upper floor was refreshing. It was to catch glimpses of Today's London outside on Tower Bridge and Tower Hill. I saw the 21st Century skyline from a different angle; it reminded me that London has come ...
Don’t forget the Crown Jewels too and I would recommend lunch too. I stayed for a lovely lunch and enjoyed afternoon tea, too. They've revamped the restaurant, and the dining hall has plenty of space. It was to see a Colonel bring his family from t...
Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
Almost a thousand years old, this iconic building is the heart of the Tower. It was built between 1078-1100 by William the Conqueror to awe, subdue and terrify Londoners, and to deter foreign invaders. It is an iconic symbol of London and Britain.
White Tower
The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here.
This magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones is part of the Royal Collection and boasts i...
The Crown Jewels
Beefeaters’, will share key stories from 1,000 years of history. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more…
Learn about the Tower's iconic history as a fortress, palace and prison. Discover how William the Co...
Yeoman Warder tours
This is fantastic and it’s FREE. Experience a unique and exclusive opportunity to enter the Tower of London before it opens and watch the Opening Ceremony as the gates of the Middle Tower are unlocked.
You will skip the admission queue to enter the T...
Tower of London Opening Ceremony experience
From Tower Bridge Quay, next to the Tower of London, take the 40 minute circular tour on the Thames in a premium electric boat and listen to live expert stories curated by Historic Royal Palaces and written by co-creator of BBC's Ghosts, Martha Howe-...
Tower of London River Tour
Relaxed events at the Tower of London are for Neurodivergent and Learning Disabled children & their families (5-16).
Enjoy two hours at the Tower of London free from crowds between the hours of 9:00-11:00.
The event will include entry to The Tow...
Relaxed Events, Children and Families
Combining drama, danger and passion, Tracy Borman brings the Boleyn family’s three-decade rise and precipitous fall to vivid life using their world at Hever, family and servants alike, as never written before. The result is a powerful and emotional n...
SIGNED: The House of Boleyn
Inspired by Henry VIII's Tudor crown, this beautiful enamel box is cast in pewter and then plated before being enamelled by hand.
The cloisonné-style ornament is encrusted with sparkling crystals and faux-pearls making a lovely memento from your vis...
Henry VIII's Crown Trinket Box
Practical, sustainable, fun and colourful, these delightful socks feature a repeat pattern of Elizabeth I. The super soft, breathable bamboo and cotton blend is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so your feet can breathe easy in toasty comfort...
Elizabeth I Pair of Socks
This Kings and Queens mug is the perfect gift for any history buff who also likes to sit down with a good old cuppa.
As colourful as it is informative, the design features a timeline of the kings and queens of England since 1066, from William I thro...
Kings & Queens of England Bone China Mug
This book is a really useful guide to the six wives of the notorious former King of England, Henry VIII. From Catherine of Aragon to Catherine Parr and all those in between, this paperback book is perfect for anyone wanting to learn about the Tudors ...
Six Wives and Their Husband Henry: A Really Useful Guide
Seal top teaspoons were popular in England in the later 16th and 17th centuries. This Elizabeth I seal top teaspoon is silver plated. Supplied boxed with information label describing what a seal top spoon is and how it was used.
Elizabeth I seal top silver teaspoon
The Tudor rose represents the joining of the two rival houses of Lancaster and York, sealed by the marriage of Henry Tudor, King Henry VII, to Elizabeth of York, thereby ending the Wars of the Roses. The double rose design combines the emblems of bo...
Tudor Rose Cushion