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Hatfield House: Tudor Day Trips From London
We visit the Old Palace of Hatfield, one of the most significant places in the life of Elizabeth I. It was here that the 3-month old princess was brought from London to establish her first household under the watchful eye of Sir John and Lady Shelton, the uncle and aunt of Anne Boleyn. Some twenty-five years later, it was reputedly while sitting under the gnarled oak tree in the Great Park at Hatfield that Princess Elizabeth heard of the death of her sister, Mary, and therefore of her accession to the throne of England.
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1502 Progress: Beverston Castle, Gloucestershire
If it were not for a single entry in the Queen’s Chamber Books, dated 27 September 1502, when payment was made to Robert Alyn for preparing lodgings for the Queen (see the quote above), we would be none the wiser about the royal visit to Beverston Castle. This would undoubtedly be our loss, as this lovely location has virtually disappeared from our awareness as a place of significance for those following the Tudor trail.
The main reason for this paucity of information is probably that the visit was fleeting. After five days resting at Berkeley Castle, the royal entourage was on the move and pressing on to reach the next notable destination on the geists: Fairford, where they were to be guests of the wealthy wool merchant Sir Edmund Tame. In a subsequent post, we will hear more about the Tame family and this fascinating location.
However, even this transitory stay gives us ample excuse to bring Beverston back into the spotlight and discover its unassuming charms.
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Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick
Tudor Tomb:
Name and Title: Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick
Born: c 1530
Died: 21 February 1590.
Buried: The Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary’s Church, Warwick.
Read more and see images and a video of the tomb here…
Amberley Castle, Near Arundel, West Sussex
Read about Amberley Castle as an historic place to stay in West Sussex.
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Thomas White, Mayor of Tenby
Name and Titles: Thomas White, Mayor of Tenby
Born: unknown
Died: 8 May 1483
Buried: St Mary’s Church, Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
In this blog we explore the life, death and burial of Thomas White
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The Surprising Story Behind The Battle of the Solent
In this episode, I head to the south coast of England and the Isle of Wight.
I’m joined by Dominic Fontana, retired professor from Southampton University and expert in The Battle of the Solent. We explore both the French and English perspectives of this naval battle between Henry VIII and Francis I of France.