Tudor (1485 – 1603)
Explore objects, stories and blogs to learn more about London under the famous Tudor kings and queens.
Blogs-And-Stories
The London life of William Shakespeare
The work of this celebrated English playwright has strong roots in the capital
Rare books from London Museum's Library
Our Librarian shares a few of his favourite volumes and the stories these have to tell.
Knit & purl: Tudor knitting in London
Unravel the fascinating world of Tudor knitting in contemporary London
‘A leather jerkin well examined’: Tudor fashion's unsung hero
A rugged, sleeveless jacket that shaped 16th-century style
Collecting cash at Shakespeare’s plays
Tudor and Stuart theatres may have relied on these single-use money pots
London’s Tudor & Stuart buildings
Survivors of the Great Fire of London and buildings that rose from the ashes
The outdoor theatres of Tudor London
Late 16th-century London was Shakespeare’s playground, where theatre thrived on open-air stages
Where did Tudor Londoners eat out?
Meat pies, alehouse snacks and boiled sheep’s feet sold on the streets
Where did King Henry VIII live in London?
When it came to splendid palaces, this Tudor king was spoiled for choice
Richmond Palace: A long-lost Tudor showpiece
Transformed by Henry VII, loved by Elizabeth I, largely forgotten about today
