Elizabeth I Archives

Torture at the Tower: The Case of John Gerard

On the anniversary of the birth of John Gerard, Curator Alden Gregory reflects on the dark...

With over 3 million British Muslims currently celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, it’s a fitting...

So, today (18 January) is officially Blue Monday – statistically, the most depressing day of the...

BREAKING NEWS: ‘Bloody’ Queen Mary is dead. Long live Queen Elizabeth! It’s a momentous day for...

As we all grow sick of staring at the same four walls during this latest period...

Elizabeth I is one of history’s most iconic monarchs, instantly recognisable in her numerous representations. Bur...

Season Two of HRP’s Outliers podcast is here – our history fiction podcast that tells stories...

Elizabeth I was crowned on Sunday 15th January, 1559. Respecting a tradition established by Henry III...

The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment at the Tower of London and...

Archaeologists at Hampton Court Palace have uncovered the remains of one of the palace’s famous five...