Catherine of Aragon

It was to Ludlow Castle that Catherine of Aragon came with her husband Arthur, elder brother of Henry. Less than six months later Arthur was dead.

Prince Arthur's heart was buried at Ludlow. His wife returned to London where she later became the first of Henry V111's six wives.

Catherine of Aragon

After her divorce from Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon arrived at Kimbolton in May 1534. She spent the last months of her life as a semi-prisoner in her rooms in the south-west corner of the Castle, attended by a few loyal servants.

When Catherine of Aragon died in January 1536, probably from cancer, her body was carried in procession to the Abbey (now Cathedral) at Peterborough for burial. Of course, she is said to haunt the Castle.

Anne Boleyn

Blickling Hall in Norfolk is thought to be the birth place of Anne Boleyn, although there is no documented evidence to support this. However it was her family home until 1616.

Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn

On the morning of May 19th Anne was taken to Tower Green, where she was to be afforded the dignity of a private execution. She was granted her wish to be executed by the sword rather than the axe. With one blow her head was removed.

Needless to say, there have been many sightings of Anne walking around the Tower and its grounds.

Wolf Hall

In September 1535, Henry VIII stayed at the Seymour family home, Wolf Hall, in Wiltshire. It was here that Jane came to the attention of the King.

Little remains of Wolf Hall and it is thought that the parish church of Great Bedwyn stands on its original site.

Jane Seymour

In October 1537 Jane Seymour gave birth to a boy at Hampton Court Palace and he was christened on 15th of October. The baby was named Edward.

Hever Castle

Following her divorce from Henry, Anne came to live at Hever Castle, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.

Anne of Cleaves remained at Hever Castle until her death in 1557.

Westminster Abbey

After her death, Anne was buried in a somewhat hard to find tomb in Westminster Abbey.