This six-day tour of North Yorkshire will take you to the majestic abbeys and mighty castles that are synonymous with the county. It incorporates the great city of York, a northern stronghold in the Tudor period. There is plenty of medieval and Tudor history to enjoy. So, let’s get time travelling!
Around 5 August, Henry VII and Elizabeth of York arrived at The Old Manor of Langley. Elizabeth seems to have recovered from her sickness; at least enough to continued the onward journey. This brief period of illness may have been related to her pregnancy. However, as we shall see shortly, the Privy Purse account points out that the Queen was not the only member of her household to fall ill while at Woodstock
Itm: the xixth day of July delivered to the Quenes Aulmoner for money by him leyed out in aulmous [alms]…
Name and Titles: George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury, 13th Baron Strange of Blackmere and 9th Baron Furnivall. Born: c…
Distance from Clerkenwell, London: 294 miles ‘And you need to warn William Gogyne and his fellows to go easy on…
Steeped in tradition and history, Fawsley Hall is a beautiful luxury country house hotel in Northamptonshire, surrounded by formal gardens and parkland. It was a home built for entertaining: Elizabeth I certainly enjoyed its fine hospitality
The Spread Eagle is a charming English historic inn retaining its heritage yet providing every contemporary comfort. It is located in the heart of the South Downs National Park in the pretty Sussex market town of Midhurst. It is exceptionally convenient for visiting the nearby ruins of Cowdray House.
A Brief Introduction to Hever Castle Dating back to the fourteenth century, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of…
A Brief Introduction to King John’s Palace King John’s Palace is a historic Grade II listed property nestled in the…
A Brief Introduction to Thornbury Castle “This one-of-a-kind destination, forged of imposing stone walls and steeped in palatial luxury, is…
