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Sir Walter Raleigh and secret marriages

In Locked Up in The Tower, Annabel’s uncle is a Beefeater, one of the special Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London! He’s always telling her about the famous prisoners the Tower of London has held over the years so she’…

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Horrible Histories, A New Prime Minister and More Yes No!

This week, we hear from Nick Frost and Sebastian Coates, stars of the new Horrible Histories movie, as well as catching up with our favourite, Techno Mum! George runs through the news from the past week, including getting a new Prime Minister. 

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‘Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans’ Star Craig Roberts Chats To Dan!

‘Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans’ Stars Nick Frost & Sebastian Croft Chat To Dan!

Alice Wolf and The Pirate’s Gallows

One of the people who spent some time in the Tower of London was Alice Wolf, a common thief who murdered two merchants – Jerome de George and Chales Benche with her husband John Wolf on 16th January 1533. 
Alice had enticed the men onto a b…

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Alice Wolf and The Pirate’s Gallows

One of the people who spent some time in the Tower of London was Alice Wolf, a common thief who murdered two merchants – Jerome de George and Chales Benche with her husband John Wolf on 16th January 1533.  Alice had enticed the men onto a bo…

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Ranulf Flambard: Imprisoned in his own Tower

One of the people that was really important to the Tower of London was Ranulf Flambard, a Bishop from Normandy who was a trusted advisor to William 1 and King William Rufus. He lived from 1060 to 1128.
He helped create the Doomsday book and took …

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Ranulf Flambard: Imprisoned in his own Tower

One of the people that was really important to the Tower of London was Ranulf Flambard, a Bishop from Normandy who was a trusted advisor to William 1 and King William Rufus. He lived from 1060 to 1128. He helped create the Doomsday book and took c…

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Anne Boleyn and how a Queen became a prisoner

One of the most famous prisoners of the Tower of London was Anne Boleyn – a Queen!
Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, his second wife, in January 1533. In advance of Anne’s coronation, they stayed at the Tower of London where the royal apartm…

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Anne Boleyn and how a Queen became a prisoner

One of the most famous prisoners of the Tower of London was Anne Boleyn – a Queen! Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, his second wife, in January 1533. In advance of Anne’s coronation, they stayed at the Tower of London where the royal apartme…

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