Jan 29, 2026
On the 1st of Janurary, 1604, Hampton Court Palace hosted a performance by William Shakespeare's acting troupe, The King's Men. They were booked to perform for the new King of England, James VI of Scotland, and one of the plays that they chose was 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
What did it mean to be part of 'The King's...
Jan 15, 2026
Empress Matilda wielded an extraordinary amount of power during the period known as the Anarchy in the 12th century, yet she just missed out on being crowned the first queen regnant in England.
Originally chosen as heir for her abilities as a ruler, Matilda was determined to fight her cause when her throne was
Jan 1, 2026
Archaeology can offer us new discoveries into the Tower of London’s medieval past, as well as insights into the lives of the community that lived and worked there. In 2019, and in the summer of 2025, we undertook one of the most important excavations at the Tower for a generation, just outside the Chapel of St Peter