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1. www.rmg.co.uk › stories › topicsGreenwich Palace and the Tudors | Royal Museums Greenwich

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   Learn about the history of Greenwich Palace, also known as the Palace of Placentia, where Henry VIII was born and married two of his wives. Find out how the palace was rebuilt, used and eventually demolished by the Tudors.

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3. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryUK › HistoryofEnglandThe Palace of Placentia (or Greenwich Palace) | Historic UK

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   Learn about the history of the Palace of Placentia, the favourite royal residence of the Tudors and the birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Discover how it evolved from a medieval manor house to a biscuit factory and a naval hospital.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palace_of_PlacentiaPalace of Placentia - Wikipedia

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   Palace of Placentia, also known as Greenwich Palace, was an English royal residence built by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443. It was rebuilt by Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Charles II, and was the birthplace of Henry VIII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.

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6. www.rmg.co.uk › queens-house › historyHistory of the Queen's House | Greenwich's former royal palace

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   Learn about the history and architecture of the Queen's House, a 17th-century villa that was a royal retreat and a studio for artists. Explore the historic paintings, sculptures and contemporary art on display at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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7. www.rmg.co.uk › queens-houseQueen's House - Royal Museums Greenwich

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   Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House. Join us for a night of chamber music performed by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Friday 25 October 2024 | 7.30pm-8.30pm. Adult: £16, Members: £14.40, Child: £8.

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8. www.royalpalaces.com › palaces › greenwich-palaceGreenwich Palace - Royal Palaces

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   Learn about the origins, development and significance of Greenwich Palace, the former residence of Tudor and Stuart monarchs. Explore the features and changes of the palace, chapel, armouries, tiltyard and Queen's House.

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   When was Greenwich Palace built?

   • In the next centuries, the name "Greenwich Palace" was commonly used. Henry VII rebuilt the palace between 1498 and 1504. The master mason was Robert Vertue. The design included a new plan or "platt of Greenwich which was devised by the Queen", acknowledging the responsibility of Elizabeth of York for a part of the layout.

   Palace of Placentia - Wikipedia

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   Where is Greenwich Palace?

   • Greenwich Palace can be seen in the distance, right centre, with the river beyond. The building by this time called Greenwich Castle (begun in the early 15th century as a watchtower and lodge by Duke Humphrey of Gloucester) is shown high on the left, on the site of the present Royal Observatory.

   History of the Queen's House | Greenwich's former royal palace

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   Who lived in Greenwich Palace?

   • Greenwich Palace for the royal family became a haven from the smells, noise and disease of London. Were the Tudors the first kings and queens to live in Greenwich? A royal manor house had existed in Greenwich for centuries, even before King Henry V gifted the land to his brother Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester.

   Greenwich Palace and the Tudors - Royal Museums Greenwich

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   What are Greenwich's earliest royal palaces?

   • When one thinks of royal palaces, the first that come to mind are usually Buckingham, Windsor and Balmoral. However, with 2012 being the year when the Borough of Greenwich becomes the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we decided to take a look at the ancestor of these modern palaces; the Palace of Placentia.

   The Palace of Placentia (or Greenwich Palace) - Historic UK

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   Why was Greenwich a favourite palace of the Tudors?

   • Henry VII, the first Tudor king, made the palace at Greenwich even larger. He covered the whole palace with a new facing of red brick. It became a favourite palace of the Tudors, partly because it was close to the royal shipyards on the River Thames. Henry VII's son, the future Henry VIII, was born at the palace on 28 June 1491.

   Greenwich Palace and the Tudors - Royal Museums Greenwich

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   Why was Greenwich important?

   • Greenwich was an important palace in Tudor history. It had been a royal residence since the 14th century, and was enlarged and remodeled by Edward IV, and further still by Henry VII and Henry VIII. Henry VIII was born at the palace, as were his daughters Mary and Elizabeth. It was also the site of the young King Edward VI 's premature death.

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10. tudorhistory.org › places › greenwichGreenwich Palace and Park - Tudor History

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    Learn about the history and significance of Greenwich Palace, a royal residence since the 14th century and the birthplace of Henry VIII and his daughters. Find out how the palace was demolished and replaced by the Old Royal Navy College and the Queen's House.