Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition
Starts: 8 April 2009
Finishes: 18 April 2010
Location
Windsor Castle
Windsor
SL4 1NJ
Telephone: (+44) 020 7766 7304
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Website: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk
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Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people.
Description
It’s 500 years since Henry VIII became king and Windsor Castle played host to Henry VIII and his court on many occasions. He died in 1547, aged 55, and is buried in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle next to his third wife, Jane Seymour. Between 8 April 2009 and 18 April 2010 an exhibition in the Castle’s Drawings Gallery mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne. Some of the most important and beautiful treasures to survive from the king’s reign will be brought together from the Royal Collection and the St George’s Chapel archives. Through paintings, drawings, miniatures, prints, books and manuscripts, the exhibition will explore the life of the king who has a profound impact on British history and whose fascinating story continues to generate widespread interest today.
Entry to the exhibition is included in entry price to Windsor Castle.
For more information visit the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website.