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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.
A Six-Day Tour of Tudor North Yorkshire
This six-day tour of North Yorkshire will take you to the majestic abbeys and mighty castles that are synonymous with the county. It incorporates the great city of York, a northern stronghold in the Tudor period.ย There is plenty of medieval and Tudor history to enjoy. So, let’s get time travelling!
Oatlands Palace and its Ill-Fated, Summer Bride
Early on what must have been a cold February morning in 1542, just after sunrise, a young woman walked out…
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 castleโs 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.
Hever and its Stories: Passion, Intrigue and Murder!
Think you know the story of Hever Castle? Well, maybe think again! Many of us will know its principal claim…
Planning a Perfect Autumn Getaway at Blickling Hall in Norfolk
Cover image: The Parterre by Martin Pettitt via Wikimedia Commons – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Autumn is about to burst…