Plague, Power, and the Cromwells: The Story of Swanborough Manor
One of the delightful things about researching this series is how uncovering the history of one location has unearthed yet…
Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich
Name and Title: Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich and Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Henry VIII.
Born: Basingstoke, Hampshire, July 1496.
Died: 12 June 1567, Rochford, Essex.
Buried: Holy Cross Church, Felsted, Essex.
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Canonbury Place: Thomas Cromwell’s Rural Retreat
Before we leave London, we have one further residence to explore, and it’s likely not one you have heard of…
Dorset | John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset | Lady Margaret Beaufort | Margaret Beauchamp, 1st Duchess of Somerset | PLACES | Sir Christopher Hatton | Sir Thomas Wyatt | Sir Walter Raleigh
A Meander Through Tudor Dorset
In this guide, we travel to the county of Dorset. We discover its picturesque towns and historic attractions, taking in churches, castles and manor houses with captivating Tudor history and connections.
PEOPLE | Sussex | Sussex | Thomas Cromwell
Lords Place: Thomas Cromwell’s Mansion in Lewes
The Rise and Fall of The Priory of St Pancras On 16 February 1538, Thomas Cromwell formerly took possession of…
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.
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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.
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Armchair Traveller | Hertfordshire | PEOPLE | Places by County | Road-Trip Traveller | Sir Ralph Sadler | Tudor Tombs
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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Armchair Traveller | Cardinal John Morton | Kent | PEOPLE | Places by County | Road-Trip Traveller | Tudor Tombs
Cardinal John Morton, Lord Chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury
Name and Title: Cardinal John Morton, Lord Chancellor of England and Archbishop of Canterbury,
Born: Circa 1420.
Died: 15 September 1500 at Knole, Kent.
Buried: Our Lady Undercroft of Canterbury Cathedral.
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Armchair Traveller | Dorset | John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset | Margaret Beauchamp, 1st Duchess of Somerset | PEOPLE | Places by County | Road-Trip Traveller | Tudor Tombs
Elizabeth Somerset (née Browne), 2nd Countess of Worcester
Name and Title: John Beaufort and Margaret Beauchamp, 1st Duke (also 3rd Earl of Somerset) and Duchess of Somerset (also Lady St John and Lady Welles).
Born: John Beaufort b.1404; Margaret Beauchamp c. 1410
Died: John Beaufort Died: 3 May 1444, London. Margaret Beauchamp Died: before 3 June 1482.
Buried: Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
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