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Hole Cottage, Kent
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The Shocking Arrest of Anne Boleyn
On 2 May 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn, the second queen consort of Henry VIII of England, was arrested at Greenwich…
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The History of Otley Hall: Intriguing Tales of Spectre & Adventure
In this episode, I head to the county of Suffolk to visit Otley Hall. A house of enormous historical significance, the part-timber, part-brick building is a traditional Tudor design and retains many original features.
I’m joined by Louisa Flavell, who moved to Otley Hall in 2020 and is committed to bringing this stunning Tudor building back to its former glory.
The 1502 Progress: Tudor Northleach, Gloucestershire
Northleach was the second documented stop on the 1502 progress of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York after leaving the Old Manor at Woodstock ….There were six, or perhaps, seven stages that broke up the journey from Woodstock in Oxfordshire to their destination, Raglan Castle in South-East Wales. This suggests a rhythm of one day of travelling followed by one day of rest. This makes sense when Elizabeth’s pregnancy and recent illness.
But why did the King choose to rest in Northleach – the answer to that question is explored in this post
Hever Castle: In Search of the Boleyn Family Home
Hever Castle is at the top of practically every Tudor lover’s wish-list of places to visit. In this blog, we…