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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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West Horsley Place
In this episode, I head to West Horsley Place in Surrey, southeast England. After being seized by Henry VIII, he gave the estate to his cousin and childhood friend, Henry Courtenay who lived in the house with his wife, Getrude until his death in December 1538.
Leeds Castle, Kent
Leeds Castle sits across two islands in the middle of the River Len in Kent. During the sixteenth century, Henry VIII lavished money on refurbishing apartments in the Gloriette (the castle’s keep and the location of its most privy apartments) for his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Katherine certainly stayed at Leeds Castle, as did Katherine Parr. Today, the castle offers a range of luxury accommodation.
Nottingham Castle, Nottinghamshire
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The Old Hall, Near Norwich, Norfolk.
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‘Gold and Glory’ at Hampton Court Palace
The Field of Cloth of Gold was one of the most spectacular events of its age. Feted for the ostentatious…