Tudors

2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Henry VIII's ascession to the throne

The South East is rich in history and heritage including many connections to the Tudors. Across the region you can find many buildings with Tudor connections. Discover some of these here...

Discover Tudor People

Across the South East there are many connections to royalty for example Henry VIII, famous for his six wives and Queen Mary who married King Philip II of Spain both had connections to various historic buildings in the South East.

Find out more about Tudor people and their connections to the South East

Windsor Castle

Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years.

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Walmer Castle

After Henry VIII divorced his Catholic wife, Catherine of Aragon, in 1533 England was threatened by attack from France and Spain.

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Dover Castle

Discover Dover Castle's labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and path news clips bring the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive

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Netley Abbey

Extensive remains of a 13thC Cistercian abbey, Netley Abbey is the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England until thier dissolution by Henry VIII in 1536

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Southsea Castle

Southsea Castle is one of Portsmouth's most famous landmarks which was built to protect the dockyard facilities used by the royal fleet.

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