It’s no small feat to tackle the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. It was an attempt by radical Catholic conspirators to assassinate King James I, and to destroy parliament in one devastating explosion, with Guy Fawkes lighting the fuse. But this two-part series is about more than just Guy Fawkes.  

In this first episode we’ll aim to cover the crucial context of the plot. Join Curators Charles Farris, Brett Dolman and Alden Gregory as they discuss the backdrop to one of the most pivotal plots in history.  

To discover more about Guys Fawkes and the Tower of London, go to:  https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/guy-fawkes-and-the-gunpowder-plot 

The Victorian era is defined by great leaps in cultural, technological and scientific innovations. In this series compiled from our archive we explore the fast moving world of Queen Victoria.       

In this talk historian John Naylor introduces us to steampunk and explores how its creative and aesthetic roots grew from the Victorian industrial revolution.

The Victorian era is defined by great leaps in cultural, technological and scientific innovations.  In this series compiled from our archive we explore the fast moving world of Queen Victoria.       

Join historian Paula Bartley as she explores the role of Victoria as both a woman and a queen in a politically male domain. 

The Victorian era is defined by great leaps in cultural, technological and scientific innovations. In this series compiled from our archive we explore the fast moving world of Queen Victoria.

This talk from historian Dr Chris Renwick delves into the mysterious world of Victorian séance, the craze for the supernatural, and its connection to contemporary science.

In this two-part series compiled from our archives we explore the history of food and dining across our palaces.

In this second episode, food historian Pen Vogler explains the art of describing culinary delights and disasters, and discusses the origins of food writing.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

In this two-part series from our archives, we explore the history of food and dining across our palaces.       

For this episode, join food historian Dr Annie Gray as she delves into the delights of the Georgian dinner table.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

In this talk writer Thomas Levenson discovers the surprising and unknown history of Isaac Newton as Warden of the Mint at the Tower of London.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

In this second talk on Richard III, historian Michael Hicks contextualises the life and character of King Richard III.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

In the first of two talks on Richard III, leading archaeologist Dr Richard Buckley tells his story of the amazing discovery of Richard III in a car park in the city of Leicester, England.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

The history of the English garden reveals more than expected about the past and its people. This series explores the theme of gardens as places of work, rest, and leisure.    

In this talk landscape architect Robert Myers describes the personality of the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace as a playful space for children.

This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2015.