One of the places with connections to Tudor History that I am looking forward to visiting is Hever Castle. Hever Castle is best known as the family home of Anne Boleyn and her family (Thomas Boleyn, Elizabeth Howard, George Boleyn, Mary Boleyn) and Anne of Cleves after her divorce/annulment.
Hever also has a interesting more recent history in its assoication with William Waldorf Astor. One of the reasons that Hever is in the quality condition that it is in today is due to the significant money that he invested in its restoration.
Some of the things I am excited to see at Hever include
- Anne Boleyn’s Bedroom
- Prayer Books belonging to Anne Boleyn
- Replica Clock from the Wedding of Anne and Henry
- Door Lock of Henry VIII (Henry was known for bringing a locksmith with him when he travelled due to concerns around person safety)
- Long Gallery including the portraits.