New Anne Boleyn Place- St. James’ Palace!

St. James' Palace in 1715

I get very excited when I add another stop On the Tudor Trail! Our 27th Anne Boleyn place is St. James’ Palace.

Henry VIII built the Palace between 1531 and 1536 on the site of the Hospital of St. James, Westminster. It has been the setting of many important royal events over the centuries and some of the original palace still survives today.

Of Henry VIII’s red brick Tudor building still standing is the Chapel Royal, the gatehouse, some turrets and two surviving Tudor rooms in the state apartments.

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