The Tudor dynasty, although relatively short at 115 years, is probably the most talked about in English history. It was certainly a tumultuous time, full of plots and rebellion, yet also a time of great cultural advancement.
Writers such as Hilary Mantel (Wolf Hall) and Philippa Gregory (The Other Boleyn Girl) have become wildly popular as they convey this sense of intrigue and betrayal.
A few, well preserved, buildings still survive from Tudor times and provide us with fascinating glimpses into the past including:
