Despite tales of tumbling heads and murdered wives, I’m a sucker for the Tudors, one of England’s ruthless royal dynasties. And there’s more fun to be found in exploring two of England’s monarchical ...

Follow young Henry VIII’s favourite, and notorious, spots around the city. For centuries, King Henry VIII was mainly remembered as an obese Pope-hater with a penchant for executing anything that moved ...

The Tudor moiety is well preserved and would still be familiar to Henry VIII, who spent his formative years in this once-rural retreat. Other survivals from the era can be found nearby, including a ...

Step back in time and uncover the hidden stories of Henry VIII's six wives on our walking tour through London. From Lambeth to Westminster, discover the fascinating lives of these influential women as ...

A Tudor wool knitted hat and a Viking-era dagger are among a series of objects found on the banks of the River Thames which are going on display for the first time. The UK's first major mudlarking ...

Lovers of our city should keep Thursday 18 April free, as two venues in Spitalfields host London-themed events. Bishopsgate Institute goes for the literary angle, as London Fictions assesses the many ...

Archaeologists have discovered London's oldest theatre – an Elizabethan playhouse constructed in the mid-16th century. Known as the Red Lion, it represents a major "missing link" in the history of ...

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Follow young Henry VIII’s favourite, and notorious, spots around the city. For centuries, King Henry VIII was mainly remembered as an obese Pope-hater with a penchant for executing anything that moved ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. In the high-spirited world of the 21st century, we imagine that life was a bit dull in the ...