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.
Essex | Hampton Court Palace | Leicestershire | London | London | PEOPLE | Places by County | Sussex | Thomas Cromwell | Wiltshire
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…
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.
Armchair Traveller | Cambridgeshire | Essex | Henry VII | Lincolnshire | London | London | North Yorkshire | Nottinghamshire | PEOPLE | Road-Trip Traveller | South Yorkshire
The 1486 Northern Progress of Henry VII
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Waltham Abbey, Essex
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Essex | PEOPLE | Richard Rich
Leez Priory & The Most Notorious Villain in Tudor History
When one of the most commonly cited life achievements of a man is the illegal torture of a defenceless young…
Elizabeth I | Essex | Hatfield House | Hertfordshire | PEOPLE | PLACES
Theobalds: A Hollywood Starlet of the Elizabethan Age
If houses could be Hollywood starlets, then Theobalds, in Hertfordshire, (actually pronounced ‘Tibbles’) would most certainly make the grade! It…
Tudor Waltham Abbey: The Forgotten Royal Citadel
Isn’t it delicious to learn something you didn’t know before about a Tudor location? The odds are that today’s blog…