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‘Illegally smuggled’ cannon at Tower of London subject of dispute with Ireland

Newly released documents show Irish officials sought return of cannon sold by ‘gang of British treasure hunters’

The Guardian - UK

New Ravenmaster is proud to have ‘most important job in England’ at Tower of London

According to legend, if the ravens leave the Kingdom will fall

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tower of London: Ravens, Beefeaters and more — the story of London's iconic castle

Ask a visitor to name a building or monument that defines London, and you will inevitably end up with a shortlist that includes Nelson’s Column, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge… and its namesake, the Tower of London.

Evening Standard

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Off to the Tower! BBC celebrates 15 years of Horrible Histories with brand new episode

The BBC has marked Horrible Histories' 15th anniversary with a new episode of the beloved comedy show all about the Tower of London.

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Ex-marine assumes ancient position as ravenmaster of Tower of London

Afghanistan veteran, 56, takes the ancient role to ensure there are always six ravens

Evening Standard

China's plans to build a new embassy near the Tower of London stall amid local opposition

China’s plans to build a new embassy near the Tower of London have stalled following local opposition to what would be the biggest diplomatic compound in Britain

The Independent UK

Tower of London's Crown Jewels: colonial diamonds overshadow reopened exhibition's most interesting objects

The Tower of London’s Crown Jewel exhibition, which reopened in May, is a turning point in the museum’s narrative. As British institutions have increasingly made moves to investigate their connections to slavery, there has been a gradual acceptance of the complicated nature of the nation’s history, which does not sit…

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Coronation benches designed by children to be at Tower of London all summer

Schoolchildren across the country entered the nationwide competition.

The Independent UK

Theatrical tour tells LGBTQ+ history of Tower of London

Case of soldier charged with being ‘disorderly in female attire’ among stories told in Queer Lives tour

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London

The leaders will sign a reciprocal access agreement, allowing the UK and Japan to deploy forces in one another’s countries.

The Independent UK

Historic crown to be modified for King Charles's coronation

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

Reuters

St. Edward's Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation

St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, has been moved to an undisclosed location for modification in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III next year

The Independent UK

St Edward’s Crown moved from Tower of London for resizing work ahead of Coronation

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the St Edward’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London for resizing work.

Evening Standard

London council rejects new Chinese embassy amid residents’ safety fears

People living near Tower of London site said largest diplomatic base in UK would put lives at risk

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TikTok sensation who lives at the Tower of London shares what life is really like in a royal palace

Megan Clawson has more than 260,000 followers on TikTok - and she shares all about Beefeaters, lockdowns and getting locked out of the tower at night

The Independent UK

TikTok sensation and author Megan Clawson on life in the Tower of London

Prudence Wade finds out what it’s really like living among the Beefeaters.

Evening Standard

Fresh image of man released after ‘random’ knife attack near Tower of London

Police have released a new CCTV appeal after a victim was left with life threatening injuries after being stabbed in a “random” attack close to the Tower of London.

Evening Standard

Police issue urgent appeal after man, 57, stabbed in random attack in Tower Hill

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in a “random” attack close to the Tower of London.

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Best restaurants near Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, from Le Pont de la Tour to Bravas Tapas

Our guide to the best restaurants near Tower Bridge

Wales Online

Welsh rugby legend's joke about the English left Queen in 'livid astonishment'

Steve Fenwick said he feared spending the night in the Tower of London after his joke fell flat

Daily Mirror

Gun salute tribute sees 96 rounds fired across London - one for each year of Queen's life

The traditional salute marked the reign of Britain's longest serving monarch with a round fired for each year of her remarkable life, after she died yesterday at the age of 96

Zenger

The Iron Throne From Game Of Thrones Goes On Display At The Tower Of London

It was unveiled by Yeomen Warders - popularly known as Beefeaters - ahead of the TV premiere of the new prequel series.

Daily Mirror

Game of Thrones Iron Throne finds new home in Tower of London ahead of House of the Dragon

The 12ft by 10ft Game of Thrones throne has been moved to the famous London landmark ahead of the release of new prequel show, House of the Dragon

Wales Online

Game of Thrones fans invited to pull up a pew on Iron Throne ahead of prequel launch

The replica seat of the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms will be displayed at the Tower of London before touring the country

The Guardian - UK

The bulletproof self confidence (and potential demise) of Dean Henderson

In today’s Fiver: A ruddy good letter, boots in the Tower of London and an unfortunate new stand at Southend United

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