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.
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Sir Ralph Sadler (Sadlier)
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.
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Layer Marney Tower, Essex
In this episode, I visit Layer Marney Tower in Essex. I’m shown around by its owner, Sheila Charrington. We explore this stunning Tudor gatehouse, the tallest of its kind in the UK. Its impressive height and elaborate brickwork, showcase the wealth and ambition of its creator, Lord Henry Marney.
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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).
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The 1535 Progress: The Vyne, Hampshire
Anne and Henry stayed at the Vyne for four days from 15 October 1531. Once rivalling Hampton Court Palace in size, this magnificent moated manor house retains some of its original features and furnishings.
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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
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 Road to Bosworth: Following In The Footsteps Of Richard III
In this episode, I head to the city of Leicester as we travel back to August 1485 and the Battle of Bosworth. Joined by our guide, Steve Bruce, we visit some of the main sites associated with Richard III’s time in the city.
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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.
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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.