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The 1535 Progress: Abingdon Abbey, Oxfordshire
On 14 July 1535, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn made the ten-mile journey from Ewelme to Abingdon en route to Langley. This was not the first time that the couple had relied on the hospitality of this great monastic house, as they had spent time there in late August 1532.
Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens
In this episode, I head to The National Portrait Gallery to the ‘Six Wives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens’ exhibition. It includes over 140 works and is the first major exhibition to focus on the women who married the infamous Tudor king.
Leeds Castle, Kent
Leeds Castle sits across two islands in the middle of the River Len in Kent. During the sixteenth century, Henry VIII lavished money on refurbishing apartments in the Gloriette (the castle’s keep and the location of its most privy apartments) for his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Katherine certainly stayed at Leeds Castle, as did Katherine Parr. Today, the castle offers a range of luxury accommodation.
West Stow Hall, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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The 1535 Progress: Wolvesey Palace & Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire
A once luxurious palace, It is likely that Henry and Anne stayed at Wolvesey during their 1535 progress. The intended plan was to stay at Winchester for four or five days but the royal couple were so delighted with the sport on offer, they extended their stay to at least two weeks.
Random Hall, Sussex
Random Hall in West Sussex was built in the sixteenth century. The house was originally a farmhouse and has undergone various renovations and expansions over the centuries. Today, it operates as a hotel offering accommodation, dining and event facilities.