King Edward I’s Medieval Bedchamber, Tower of London

Working closely with the research teams at Historic Royal Palaces, Stuart Interiors were commissioned to re-create King Edward I’s Medieval Bed Chamber in St Thomas’ Tower at the Tower of London, as it might have appeared during his reign in the 13th century.

With little evidence of any furniture this early we conducted detailed research to create an appropriate design for King Edward’s bed. Looking at early historic documents, the design emerged from arcade detailing on the early medieval chair at Hereford Cathedral. We also supplied specially woven carpets, bed furnishings, wall hangings, ironwork, ceramic jugs and X-frame chairs.

These rooms are among the most decadent at the Tower and give a fabulous insight into royal medieval life.

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The Tower of London Gallery

Re-presentation of King Edward I's Medieval Bedchamber

Specially designed and woven textiles - 'Heraldic Quatrefoil'

Specially designed and woven textiles - 'Lion Diaper'

Specially commissioned replica medieval tile floor in the oratory

Hand carved detail - lion's head finial

King Edward I's Tester Bed

The original medieval chair from Hereford Cathedral

King Edward I's Tester Bed

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