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The Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games

August 1, 2022
The Commonwealth Games opened in Birmingham last week. To celebrate yet another summer of ...
A Turkish Bath for Horses at Hampton Court Palace

A Turkish Bath for Horses at Hampton Court Palace

June 16, 2022
With eyes on Royal Ascot this week we wanted to share a lesser-known aspect ...
Four Hundred Years of Spectacle and Glamour!

Four Hundred Years of Spectacle and Glamour!

May 5, 2022
This year we mark the 400th anniversary of the building of the Banqueting House, ...
What’s in a date? The Use and Usefulness of Anniversaries

What’s in a date? The Use and Usefulness of Anniversaries

April 14, 2022
Anniversaries of important historic events infest our calendars. Why do we choose to celebrate ...
New Year’s Day and the Tudors: A Lesson in Celebrations

New Year’s Day and the Tudors: A Lesson in Celebrations

December 17, 2021
We’re often slightly exhausted by the time we reach New Year’s Day, certainly most ...
Anthony Salvin: the architect who transformed the Tower of London

Anthony Salvin: the architect who transformed the Tower of London

December 16, 2021
On 17 December 1881, Anthony Salvin, the Victorian architect who began the transformation of ...
Edward I’s Santa Suit: Christmas in the Medieval Palace

Edward I’s Santa Suit: Christmas in the Medieval Palace

December 10, 2021
It’s December and many of us will be rushing about looking for gifts for ...
Hampton Court Palace during the First World War

Hampton Court Palace during the First World War

November 19, 2021
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday give us annual pause to think about the immense ...
The Life of Edward Francis: Black history at the Tower of London

The Life of Edward Francis: Black history at the Tower of London

November 15, 2021
Misha Ewen, Curator of Inclusive History, reflects upon her research on the life of ...
The First World War at the palaces: the Indian Army camp at Hampton Court

The First World War at the palaces: the Indian Army camp at Hampton...

November 10, 2021
Standing With Giants installation at Hampton Court Palace © Historic ...
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