Walking Tudor London - the City of Henry VIII & Thomas Cromwell (4K)
Walking Tudor London - the City of Henry VIII & Thomas Cromwell (4K)
Notable moments
- 00:01 Tower of London
The presenter begins his walking tour with a view across Tower Hill towards the iconic stone walls of the Tower of London under a bright sky. He explains that the fortress dates back to 1078 and serves as the starting point for tracing the history of Tudor London.
Tower of London, London - 00:35 The Charterhouse Museum
Footage shows the wrought-iron entrance gates and inner courtyards of the historic Charterhouse complex, which was founded in 1371. The host recommends visiting the Charterhouse Museum shop to purchase detailed historical reconstruction maps of medieval and Tudor London.
The Charterhouse, London - 01:42 Map of London in 1520
The presenter unfolds a large printed reconstruction map detailing the layout of London in the year 1520. He points out how religious properties, shaded in pink, made up a massive portion of the pre-Reformation city prior to King Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries.
City of London, London - 03:25 All Hallows by the Tower
The exterior of All Hallows by the Tower church is shown surrounded by scaffolding alongside displays of preserved Anglo-Saxon stone masonry inside. Founded in 675 AD, it stands as the oldest surviving church site within the City of London.
All Hallows by the Tower, London - 04:22 Trinity Square Gardens Scaffold Site
The video highlights the paved memorial area inside Trinity Square Gardens where the public execution scaffold of Tower Hill once stood. Inscribed bronze plaques around the site list notable individuals executed here, including Sir Thomas More, Edward Plantagenet, and Thomas Cromwell.
Trinity Square Gardens, London - 05:24 London Roman Wall Remnants
A tall surviving section of ancient Roman city wall is shown framed by modern office buildings and street traffic. The host notes that during the Tudor era in 1520, substantial portions of the ancient Roman fortification and its defensive gates were still fully standing.
London Wall, London - 06:46 Knollys Rose Ceremony Footage
Archival footage captures clergy and city officials during the annual Knollys Rose Ceremony taking place in Seething Lane Gardens. A single red rose is cut from the garden and presented on an altar cushion to pay a medieval quit-rent tax owed to the Lord Mayor of London.
Seething Lane Gardens, London - 07:23 St Olave Hart Street Church
The camera captures the carved stone entrance gate and Gothic window arches of St Olave Hart Street Church, constructed around 1450. The presenter mentions that this building survived both the Great Fire of London and World War II Blitz bombings.
St Olave Hart Street, London - 08:16 The Crutched Friar Pub
The exterior of The Crutched Friar pub is shown along a street named after the former friary of the Holy Cross established in 1249. The host references historic maps showing how modern street names still reflect the locations of long-destroyed friaries and monastic gardens.
The Crutched Friar, London - 13:34 The Aldgate Pump Monument
A historic stone fountain structure featuring a black metal wolf-head spout stands at the corner of Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street. Known as the Aldgate Pump, it marks one of the primary historic public water sources for the medieval City of London.
Aldgate Pump, London - 16:16 Leadenhall Market Interior
The ornate painted iron arcades of Leadenhall Market are shown decorated with hanging ornaments and a tall Christmas tree. The host explains that while the current covered arcade is Victorian, a public market has existed on this exact site since 1321, having previously been the location of the Roman Forum.
Leadenhall Market, London - 18:12 Draper's Hall on Throgmorton Street
The sculpted entrance facade of Drapers' Hall on Throgmorton Street features carved stone figures supporting the stone portico above. This building occupies the site of Thomas Cromwell's massive 50-room Tudor mansion, which was acquired by the Drapers' Company in 1543 following his execution.
Drapers' Hall, London - 20:03 The Guildhall Facade
The host presents the striking Gothic front facade and timbered archway of London's historic Guildhall across its wide stone courtyard. Dating from the 15th century, the hall served as the civic and administrative court center throughout medieval and Tudor times.
Guildhall, London
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