Look what arrived through my door today ❤️ issue 12 of the fabulous Tudor Places magazine, filled as always with fascinating articles. I wrote the article on the lost Otford Palace, a Tudor palace where it is still possible to visit a small portion of the building #tudorplaces

The completely amazing and unique arrangement of what was once the west front of the old abbey church at Bury St. Edmunds - which had its facing stone removed after it closed in the 16th century, and then in the 18th century, houses were built into the rubble corework 😮🤩

Lovely to be the “cover star” of Tudor Places mag this issue—and with a very enjoyable piece to write, all about wall paintings. Get your copy now.

Popular perceptions of what Tudor buildings looked like are shaped by the mainly monochrome colours of what remains today. But the reality – of highly decorated, and often colourful, interiors – is very different. Dr 𝔇𝔯 𝔈𝔪𝔪𝔞 𝔍. 𝔚𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔰 explores in Issue 12.

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Looking for inspiration for the May bank holidays? In our new issue Sarah Morris, Dr Sarah A. Morris, has prepared a four-day tour of the Tudor highlights of the lovely Cotswolds. Featuring castles, cathedrals, abbeys merchant houses and more…

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Otford Palace in Kent, built for Archbishop William Warham in the early 16th century, rivaled Hampton Court in size and splendour. Though it decayed over subsequent centuries, traces still exist. Dr. Elizabeth Norton delves into its history in Issue 12.

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Also, here is the wonderful Deborah Roil, editor of Tudor Places magazine, who created the Tudor Palaces day today Southwark Cathedral I love her lost palaces map! #tudor #tudor places #henryviii

Last up today for ⁦Tudor Places⁩ Tudor palaces day at ⁦Southwark Cathedral⁩ was me talking about the lost palaces of Oatlands and Nonsuch. I REALLY wish Nonsuch was still there 😢 #tudor s #tudor #nonsuchpalace #oatlandspalace #tudor palaces

Opposition to the religious changes introduced in the 1530s exploded into outright rebellion in the north in 1536, in one of the biggest threats to Henry VIII’s reign. Dr Kirsten Claiden-Yardley explores the places connected to the Pilgrimage of Grace.

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Cambridge University received extensive royal patronage in the Tudor period and saw the construction of some of England’s finest surviving Tudor buildings. Julian Humphrys looks at Tudor Cambridge and the eight colleges that were founded at that time.

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Issue 12 of Tudor Places out now. One way to follow Tudor house life at the Old Hall

This was fun to do - picking 3 Tudor places. 1 well-known, 1 almost-forgotten and 1 long-lost....
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A fascinating talk on Richmond Palace from Mark Lucas of the Richmond Local History Society as part of ⁦Tudor Places⁩ Tudor Palaces of London day of talks at ⁦Southwark Cathedral⁩ He even brought along a brick from the Tudor palace #richmondpalace #tudor

A surviving brick from Tudor Richmond Palace, which is usually on display in Richmond Museum, but was brought along to @tudorplaces Tudor Palaces day ⁦Southwark Cathedral⁩ by Mark Lucas for his talk on Richmond #richmondpalace #tudor #tudor palace

A fascinating second talk of the day on Eltham Palace by historian and novelist Andrew Beattie, as part of ⁦Tudor Places⁩ Tudor Palaces of London day at ⁦Southwark Cathedral⁩ #elthampalace #tudor #tudor s #henryviii

First 2 talks very interesting. Looking forward to after lunch. Tudor Places

First up after lunch, a fabulous talk on Hampton Court by the wonderful Siobhan Clarke. At the ⁦Tudor Places⁩ Tudor Palaces day at ⁦Southwark Cathedral⁩ #hamptoncourt #tudor #tudor s #tudor places

Ah Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust you’re magnificent!
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Tickets are still available for the big 'Tudor Rebellions Study Day' at a proper Tudor manor house, Athelhampton in Dorset. Among those speaking with me are Dr Nicola Tallis and @melitathomas, and a tour is included! A truly unique experience.

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