Secret City: London's longest running exhibition

02 September 2014

You might think that innovative exhibitions were a modern-day invention but you would be oh so wrong. The Tower of London is home to the longest running exhibition in the world - an exhibition of armour and armoury used as part Royal propaganda and part fantasy called The Line of Kings. It’s been running for over 300 years.

The exhibition was especially important around the time of the restoration of the monarchy and was first put together between 1688 and 1692, seeking to impress and underline the monarch’s right to rule. Highlights include the wooden horses, many over 325 years old themselves and of course the armours of King Henry VIII, Charles I and King James I.

The Tower of London is operated by Historic Royal Palaces and unlimited entrance is free to members. Adult entrance is priced at GBP22 and for children aged from 5 - 15, GBP11. There are discounted rates if booked online.

 
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Contributor & photographer: Sue Lowry
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