Discover the history and significance of the Crown Jewels in new displays introduced in May 2023, just weeks after the world witnessed the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. THE TIMELESSNESS OF MONARCHY Learn more about the origins of the current Crown Jewels, starting with the destruction of the medieval Coronation Regalia in 1649, during the English Civil War. The Crown Jewels were destroyed at the Tower after the Civil War and remade for Charles II’s coronation in 1661. They signify the royal authority to lead and protect the nation. For every picture or video you take consider this: if you would have felt ashamed if your peers had seen such a picture or video of yourself when you were a child or teenager- don’t post it online. Probably the best known legend is that if the ravens ever leave the Tower, London will fall. This legend has gained such momentum that the Tower employs a Ravenmaster whose job it is to look after them and ensure there are a minimum of six resident ravens at any given time.

Keep private moments private. Social media aren’t the right place to create your family photo album. The Tower Treasure is the first volume in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap. The book ranks 55th on Publishers Weekly 's All-Time Bestselling Children's Book List for the United States, with 2,209,774 copies sold as of 2001. [1] This book is one of the "Original 10", generally considered by historians and critics of children's literature to be the best examples of all the Hardy Boys, and Stratemeyer Syndicate, writing. We have seven newsletters you can currently sign up for - including a different one for each part of London, as well as an EastEnders one for all the gossip from Albert Square, and a London Underground one to keep you up to date on the latest transport news.See the hammer and knife used to make the first cuts to the famous Cullinan diamond, on display in the Jewel House for the first time. Discovered in South Africa in 1905, the diamond is the largest gem-quality uncut diamond ever found at 3106 carats. It was split into nine major stones and 96 smaller brilliants, with the largest two stones featuring in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross and the Imperial State Crown.

Incredibly in 1957, there was an official archaeological investigation to try to uncover the lost hoard. One unknown spirit who haunts the White Tower has been dubbed the White Lady. She has been seen waving to children, and people have reported smelling her cheap perfume. The art style is good. Nothing that stands out or is too unique. Light and dark are used to tell if it is night or daytime. Little detail of shadows is used to indicate with the light source is. The Coronation Regalia we see today was recreated for the Coronation of King Charles II: only the Coronation Spoon survives as a relic of the earlier medieval collection. Now, discover more stories about the Crown Jewels than ever before in a new exhibition exploring their history and significance. Under guard and still in use

Tower of Treasure

The Daily Herald reported excitedly: "A treasure hunt starts today - underneath the boiler room of the Tower of London. The Works Ministry is leading the search for a million-pound fortune claimed by archaeologists to have been hidden by Cromwell supporter Sir John Barkstead."