The 1535 Progress: Basing House, Hampshire
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The 1535 Progress: Basing House, Hampshire

After a short journey from Sherbourne St John, Anne and Henry arrived at Basing House, the principal seat of Sir William Paulet, Comptroller of the King’s Household, on 19 October 1535. One of the finest residences in the country, Basing House covered over 14 acres, and parts of the building rose to five storeys high.

While it is unclear whereabouts in the building the royal couple stayed, records suggest the impromptu two day visit cost Sir William Paulet in the region of £6000 (£600,000 in today’s money).

1502 Progress: Fairford, Gloucestershire
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1502 Progress: Fairford, Gloucestershire

After a couple of day’s lodging at Cotes Place, Henry and Elizabeth moved to their next destination: Fairford, in Gloucestershire, a once eminent Cotswold wool town.

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The 1535 Progress: Church House, Salisbury, Wiltshire
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The 1535 Progress: Church House, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Anne and Henry likely stayed in the present-day Church House during their 1535 progress stop in Salisbury, in the oldest part, the western range, which faces onto the River Avon. This splendid Tudor house still stands today, with many of its medieval features intact.

The 1535 Progress: Wolvesey Palace & Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire
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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.

The 1535 Progress: Gloucester Abbey, Gloucestershire
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The 1535 Progress: Gloucester Abbey, Gloucestershire

On Saturday 31 July, 1535 Henry and Anne were met by the Mayor of Gloucester, John Falconer; aldermen; sheriffs, Thomas Payne and Richard Edwardes, and about 100 or so burgesses of the ‘town of Gloucester’. They stayed in Gloucestershire for six days, leaving Gloucester itself on Sunday 7 August.

The 1535 Progress: Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire
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The 1535 Progress: Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire

On Monday 26 July 1535, the royal party left Sudeley Castle and made the seven-mile journey north-west to Tewkesbury. In keeping with protocol for all royal arrivals, the mayor and other dignitaries would have received the king, queen and their retinue just outside the town, with the two parties merging to travel in procession to the cathedral or abbey church.