Borthwick Castle & Mary, Queen of Scots’ Daredevil Escape
As a lover of Tudor history, I find nothing more thrilling than seeing an intact period building with strong ties…
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Lords Place: Thomas Cromwell’s Mansion in Lewes
The Rise and Fall of The Priory of St Pancras On 16 February 1538, Thomas Cromwell formerly took possession of…
Bradgate Park and Groby Old Hall
This show notes page accompanies my on-location visit to two sites in Leicestershire: Groby Old Hall and Bradgate Park. With links to the Grey family, Bradgate Park was the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, granddaughter of Mary Tudor (sister of Henry VIII) and Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk.
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The Rolls: Thomas Cromwell’s London Office
The World of Thomas Cromwell is part of an ongoing project here at The Tudor Travel Guide to research and…
The Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary’s Church, Warwick
This show notes pages accompanies my visit to The Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary’s Church, Warwick, Built in the fifteenth century, the Chapel is home to the tombs of Robert Dudley and Richard Beauchamp.
The Story of Hedingham Castle: A Fortress Through The Ages
This show notes pages accompanies my visit to Hedingham Castle in Essex. Dating back to the twelfth century, the Castle has a rich history and was visited by Tudor royalty.
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The World of Thomas Cromwell
Name and Title: Sir Ralph Sadler.
Born: 1507 in Hackney, London.
Died: 30 March 1587 at Standon, Hertfordshire.
Buried: St Mary’s Church, Standon, Hertfordshire.
Read more and see images of the tomb here…
Henry Marney, 1st Baron Marney
Name and Title: Sir Ralph Sadler.
Born: 1507 in Hackney, London.
Died: 30 March 1587 at Standon, Hertfordshire.
Buried: St Mary’s Church, Standon, Hertfordshire.
Read more and see images of the tomb here…
A Long Weekend Away in The Cotswolds
In this guide, we travel to the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). In the Tudor period, the Cotswolds were renowned for supplying the best quality wool in Europe. Today, picture-perfect villages and lush, rolling hillsides surround some incredible Tudor places. Let’s go time travelling!
Exploring Pitchford Hall: Shropshire’s Gem Of Elizabethan History
In this episode, I visit Pitchford Hall in Shropshire. Built around 1560, Pitchford Hall is one of England’s finest examples of a half-timbered Elizabethan house.