The Great Hall - Southwell Minster - Southwell, Nottinghamshire - UK Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

"If walls could talk, these would tell an extraordinary stery. They were key to historical events that,shaped the nation. This seemingly tranquil spot has been at the heart of British history, and witness to the treachery and intrigue that comes along with it.

This building has hosted many archbishops, kings and a cardinal. Cardinal Wolsey (1473-1530) stayed here after failing to get Henry VIII's first marriage annulled by the Church. So did King Charles I (1600-1649), whose struggles with Parliament led to Civil War. For each, this was a place of sanctuary before heading to London to face imprisonment and death.

Today the building is filled with the vitality of youthful singing from the Song School."

SOURCE - info board

"The Palace of the Archbishops of York The Palace was built in the 14th and 15th centuries as the residence of the Archbishops of York. It was refurbished by Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop of York 1514-30, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII.

During the English Civil War the palace was occupied by the Scottish Commissioners only to be stripped of its lead by Parliamentarian soldiers and later robbed for building materials. The medieval State Chamber, now known as the Great Hall, and the Chapel survived, the former being used as a Courtroom and school.

In 1907 both were incorporated into the Bishop's Manor, the now residence of the Bishops of Southwell. The Great Hall and Chapel are currently used by Minster and Town."

SOURCE - Blue Plaque

Type of Historic Marker: Information board Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Southwell Heritage Trust Give your Rating: Age/Event Date: Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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