The musings and meandering thoughts of a crotchety old man as he observes life in the world and in a small, rural town in South East Nebraska. My Pledge-Nulla dies sine linea-Not a day with out a line.
11 June 2025
The Lost Palace of Catherine of Aragon
Beneath a concrete office block next to the Thames in central London built are the foundations of Baynard’s Castle, a long-lost Tudor royal palace. In this video, I explore the history of the site, from the eleventh century and the construction of the original castle, to the time when it was the London residence of the House of York and later the primary residence of Queen Catherine of Aragon. The castle witnessed significant historical events, including the proclamation of king Richard III as king in 1483. Rebuilt by Henry VII in 1501, it became a luxurious home for Catherine of Aragon. After her exile in 1531, the castle saw various occupants, including Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard. The castle was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and its remnants were cleared by 1676, but the name lives on in that of the concrete office block.
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