Freston Tower, Suffolk
Discover Freston Tower in Suffolk, thought to be the oldest building of its kind in England. Now available as a holiday let, Freston Tower’s intriguing story dates back to the sixteenth century.
Discover Freston Tower in Suffolk, thought to be the oldest building of its kind in England. Now available as a holiday let, Freston Tower’s intriguing story dates back to the sixteenth century.
The 1502 Progress fo Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, continued…
Having stayed overnight in Coberley Hall, the royal party was again on the move. As we read in the above quote, their destination was the Abbot of Gloucesterโs fine manor house, which stood on a raised plateau west of Gloucester. The house was known as โThe Vineyardโ because of the ancient vines cultivated on its terraces since at least the thirteenth century…
Discover Court House Farm and Gardens in Somerset. This lovingly restored Tudor manor house is available as historic holiday accommodation.
Read about Miserden Estate, a manor house and garden dating back to Tudor times, believed to have been visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Read about Pitchford Hall, ,one of the finest Elizabethan half-timbered houses in the country, available as a holiday let.
Read about The Old Gatehouse, a pretty timber-framed building available as holiday accommodation.
In this episode, I head to the lush green county of Shropshire. Situated in the West Midlands and not far from the Welsh border, Kinlet is a tiny village nestled in the rural countryside. Although it once stood next to the Blount’s country manor house, today, the parish church of St John the Baptist appears to stand in solitary grandeur on top of a hill surrounded by parkland and green pastures.
However, this modest and unassuming medieval church is home to some glorious Tudor tombs belonging to the Blount family. In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Elizabeth Norton, author and historian, joins me as we explore the church and its connection to the family.
Read about Amberley Castle as an historic place to stay in West Sussex.
A Brief Introduction to Cotswold Wool Churches Known for its rolling hills and charming villages, the Cotswolds is home to…
Steeped in tradition and history, Fawsley Hall is a beautiful luxury country houseย hotel in Northamptonshire, surrounded by formal gardens and parkland. It was a home built for entertaining: Elizabeth I certainly enjoyed its fine hospitality