Henry Tudor Trust

22/08/2022

On this day in history, 22 August 1485, Henry Tudor defeated the royal army of Richard III at Bosworth Field to become king of England. The Tudor Dynasty had begun ⚔️

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29/06/2022

On this day in history, Margaret Beaufort, matriarch of the Tudor Dynasty, died in Westminster. Soon, you will be able to discover her story in the Henry Tudor Centre in Pembroke. A remarkable woman.

28/01/2022

On this day in history, 28 January 1457, Henry Tudor was born in Pembroke Castle. Coming through many perils in his youth, he would eventually found one of the greatest dynasties.

We are proud of Henry here in his hometown of Pembroke, and soon there will be a wonderful visitor's centre to tell his story.

29/09/2021

A 1909 Stained glass window of Henry VII in the 12th century St Mary's Church, just across the road from the king's birthplace of Pembroke Castle and the new Henry Tudor Centre location.

22/08/2021

On this day in history, 22 August 1485, Henry Tudor defeated the Royal army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth to become king of England. The Tudor Dynasty had begun ⚔️

29/06/2021

On this day in 1509, Margaret Beaufort, who gave birth to Henry Tudor at Pembroke Castle, passed away. She was remembered at her funeral with a fine eulogy from Bishop John Fisher, later to be sainted by the Catholic Church, who said she was:

"Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folks, but especially unto her own, whom she trusted, and loved right tenderly. Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of very nobleness".

16/06/2021

On this day in history, Henry VII defeated rebels at the Battle of Stoke Field in 1487, the final battle in the Wars of the Roses. You can learn more about Henry's victory in this documentary, 'The Forgotten Battlefield'

https://nottstv.com/programme/rediscovering-notts-the-forgotten-battlefield/?fbclid=IwAR0h7v_R61QNF-YDhyrqn_WfyTaKQ86WxDJOVR15_3a6-MiDO5bwHpHablc

Kate and Martyn uncover the brutal and bloody story of Nottinghamshire’s forgotten battlefield. Around 5,000 men died at Stoke Field in 1487. See how and why with the help of re-enactors, leading historians and archaeological evidence. (Visited 1,069 times, 1 visits today)

09/05/2021

A wonderful rainbow 🌈 over the Henry Tudor Centre in Pembroke, where renovation continues under the scaffolding. Will you be visiting when it opens?

21/04/2021

On this day in history, 21 April 1509, Henry VII died in Richmond Palace. His enduring legacy will be told in the new Henry Tudor Centre, based in the heart of his birthplace, Pembroke.

02/04/2021

On 2 April 1502, Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales and eldest son of King Henry VII, dies aged 15 at Ludlow Castle. He was buried in a specially constructed Chantry at Worcester Cathedral, which still survives today.

The Prince's arms are also still visible near Pembroke at Carew Castle.

01/04/2021

📸 The Henry VII Statue having a spring clean this morning in Pembroke - the scaffolding in the background is where work continues on the Henry Tudor Centre. Exciting times!

18/03/2021

Pembroke already plays an integral role in the Tudor story of Pembrokeshire, and will continue to do so once the new centre is open. Are you aware of Pembrokeshire's considerable Tudor heritage?

Welcome to the Henry Tudor Trust website. The Henry Tudor Trust aims to develop, construct, and manage a popular, high-quality tourist destination (‘The Henry Tudor Centre’) to preserve, interpret, and share the rich Tudor heritage of Pembroke and the surrounding area.