Category Archives: House of Tudor

House of Tudor

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

House of Tudor                                                    Buried                       … Continue reading →

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Westminster Abbey & The Tower of London

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Below is a list of the sixteen English Monarchs (and Mary Queen of Scots) buried in Westminster Abbey and Royalty buried in St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London: Edward the Confessor             … Continue reading →

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Westminster Abbey

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Sixteen English Monarchs (and Mary Queen of Scots) are buried in Westminster Abbey. First, however, a number of views taken en-route to the Abbey.  Below left: my ‘headquarters’, and right: Admiral Nelson.            Above left: Viscount Montgomery and … Continue reading →

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The Tower of London

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

The Tower of London was built in 1078 by William the Conqueror and within it is the Jewel House in which the Crown Jewels of the Realm are held. It was also for many centuries, a prison and place of … Continue reading →

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Sudeley Castle

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

      Above left: Sudeley Castle, and right: West Front of the Chapel. Below: Choir and Sanctuary.       Above right: memorial plaque to Queen Kathryn which reads: ‘Here lieth Quene Kateryn Wife to Kyng Henry VIII And … Continue reading →

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