Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at Buckden Towers, formerly known as Buckden Palace. This medieval fortified house and bishop's palace is most famous for its association with Queen Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife. After Katherine refused to accept the annulment of her marriage and the title of Dowager Princess of Wales, she was moved between several residences. In July 1533, she was brought to Buckden Towers where she remained in self-imposed isolation. Although much of the complex has changed over time, key Tudor-era features survive, including The Great Tower (or Inner Gatehouse).

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Frances Farmer

• (00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
• (00:01:45) - FREE place on our September 2026 Anne Boleyn Tour!
• (00:03:45) - Catherine of Aragon
• (00:06:26) - Catherine of Aragon
• (00:07:39) - Meet the Friends of Buckden Towers
• (00:08:33) - Buckton Towers, the Bishop's Palace
• (00:14:39) - The Tudor building at Bishops' Close
• (00:15:44) - Walk across the moat at Buckingham Palace
• (00:17:58) - The Great Tower of Lincoln
• (00:22:11) - The Move of Catherine to the Fens
• (00:25:20) - The First Encounter between Charles and Catherine of England
• (00:31:34) - Catherine the Queen's room at Buckden
• (00:37:54) - The Devil's Boss
• (00:39:12) - Catherine's chambers at Buckton
• (00:42:12) - The Queen's Last Days
• (00:44:30) - Catherine the Queen's stay at Bugden
• (00:47:42) - Catherine's chapel at Kim Bolton
• (00:51:50) - The stained-glass window with Catherine of Aragon
• (00:54:01) - The story of Buckton
• (00:55:53) - Knot Garden, Queen Catherine's garden
• (00:58:52) - The St Hugh Palace Hotel, Lincoln
• (01:05:39) - Taste Catherine of Aragon's Castle
• (01:06:05) - A Year in the Life of Buckton Towers
• (01:07:07) - A Christmas Message for The Tudor History and Travel Show