HENRY VIII's Lost Palace - WHITEHALL

#henryviii #tudorhistory #tudorpalace
In 1698, the Palace of Whitehall, the official residence of the British sovereign, was burnt to the ground in a devastating fire. It was never replaced and very little of it now survives. In this video, I trace the origin of the palace, a residence stolen from Cardinal Wolsey from Henry VIII, and how Henry VIII and successive Tudor and Stuart sovereigns developed it. I look at contemporary images of the palace to get some sense of what Henry VIII's lost palace looked like, and then explore what remains of it above and below ground.
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[@dianochka5432]

Thank you so much for this. I worked in Whitehall for many years and always found it rather thrilling to walk along the ‘Cockpit Passage’ beside the Tudor wall. Across the street, I went to a number of Christmas/retirement parties in the Wine Cellar. I had no idea that it had actually been moved. We can be thankful that some of our forebears had the presence of mind to preserve these fragments of the past.

[@bodaciousbiker]

This is without question the finest, most detailed documentary of Whitehall Palace I've ever seen! Thank you!

[@MotherOfTerriers]

When we're marvelling at what survives of these magnificent buildings, remember it's only a tiny fraction of what was there and is now lost time time.

[@allanbarton]

A mere fragment.

[@user-ev4ie2wx7k]

I think we all get that, thanks.

[@rhiannonpoole6019]

This is one of those videos which needs to be watched again and again, with the pause button at the ready to absorb the wonderful visuals. Thank you so much.

[@allanbarton]

There’s a lot to get through in this video. It was long in the production too!

[@Odanti]

​​​@@allanbartonI wish you had a poker that would highlight what you are talking about. I spent most of my time trying to figure out what I was supposed to be looking at. Whew! It was exhausting! And I missed whatever you were talking about. I told myself that I will have to watch it again. I have never seen anything this good about WhiteHall. So...I will watch it again!😂🤣 Have a blessed day! ❤️🙏❤️

[@kellyburgess671]

thats what i did

[@briancisco1176]

I'm very much looking forward to your history of 10 Downing Street.

[@patricialong5767]

I've a massive lifelong interest in architecture, especially old buildings and palaces! LOVE IT!!!

[@monicacall7532]

I do too! This video checks all the boxes for me.

[@user-ev4ie2wx7k]

It’s not about you.

[@patricialong5767]

Simply fascinating subject! How about a video about his vanished palace: Nonesuch. Now that would be SO interesting because I've always wondered about it!

[@allanbarton]

That’s on the way! I’ve always been fascinated by Nonesuch too.

[@damonturnbull5903]

What a history! I loved my trip to the UK. I spent 12 days in London and didn't get to see a fraction of what I wanted to. You really need to take your time to soak up every spot. Thank you for this, it brings it more alive.

[@Chris-fh2cl]

A symmetrical palladian facade is nice, and I'm sure would have been something to behold; but a ramshackle and rambling collection of buildings all grouped together as a "palace" sounds so much more mysterious and romantic.

[@kindlydude]

THAT is exactly what I was thinking ...a ramshackle pile of stones and brick ...many with different styles and periods that were thrown together over time. So many nooks and crannies to explore and get lost in!! So much history was lost in the several fires London has endured over the centuries!

[@monicacall7532]

I’ve always wondered about the history of Whitehall Palace and the evolution of the area around it and on top of where the old palace had stood after the fire that destroyed it. So much important history happened there. Kudos to William III for saving the beautiful Banqueting House although it’s too bad that so much art work was burned in the fire. Thanks for another fascinating video Allan!

[@Matthew-nw1zn]

Currently reading about Wolsey who had York Place which became Whitehall after he fell out of favor! Perfect timing.

[@JJMHigner]

Thanks very much for this! It's very informative on where exactly and what exactly this palace was. This was the center of so much activity in this part of the world at that time. It is staggering to think of the politics that occurred here and all the drama as well.

[@jilltagmorris]

You continually out-do yourself!!!! Thanks again Dr.! ❤❤😊😊🎉🎉

[@hispid1]

As always Alan an excellent analysis. The Banquet hall is magical, so we always pay a visit when in London. I strongly suggest anyone visit if they have the opportunity (My thanks to HM William III for saving it) . Everything I've seen about the rest of the old palace suggests a total mess... They moved the cellar ... I need time to process that!

[@SirSidley]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode. Fascinating, educational and interesting. Thank you ❤

[@nicholaskayhart80]

Thank you for this video. On the way to our children's wedding in Eastern Europe, we had a long layover in London near Heathrow. The 2022 London Marathon was postponed due to the death of the Queen so all of our Bus stops and boat tours were canceled because it was rescheduled to the day we were in London. We had to figure out how to get around. I was the only one that loved England's history. So we worked our way to Buckingham Palace and saw the changing of the guards but did not get to see any of the Roman wall or the Tower of London. Thanks to your video I now know I was traipsing around the areas you covered and could label some of my photos properly.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

There is only a very small part of the Roman city wall left

[@melissarybb]

Thank you so much for this. I recently finished Simon Thurley's Houses of Power, and as good as his descriptions and illustrations are, I still had a hard time picturing everything. This must have taken you quite a bit of work, and I'm grateful for it. I'll be watching this again and again. Looking forward to 10 Downing.

[@davidd6171]

What a wonderfuly educational video Allan! It's mind boggling how just one person have the power and resources to just take down or build structures!

[@silva7493]

How wonderful it is to hear about this, and to see all of the beautiful illustrations!! I've wondered about this subject for a long tie. Thank you!!!

[@stepps511]

Goodness, Allan! This video is so illustrative, I found myself lost in our description and history of this site. Thank you! I look forward to getting back to London, and to hopefully walk along and recall what you've revealed here. I look forward to the 10 Downing Street video! Again, many thanks.

[@jameskvo]

Thanks for another fascinating video, Allan. I must check out Queen Mary's Steps next time I'm in London. Looking forward to your video on 10 Downing Street soon!

[@brendonmcmorrow3886]

Very interesting, especially the Downing Street angle.

[@ianport2185]

Brilliant as ever. I worked in & around Westminster 30 years back & more for quite some time & whilst it's all strangely familiar I never really understood how it all developed. More oddly I've always felt a chill around the Banqueting House - a mixture I think because it's associated for personal reasons with near disaster (😮), although not quite as disastrous as it was for Charles I. Since then I've always resisted even visiting the Banqueting House. There you go, a bit of personal if mundane history, itself locked away now at the very end of the last millennium!

[@kindlydude]

So now you have us all wondering what this 'near disaster' was all about. Otherwise, I'd say you were having a past-life haunting of something that happened to you while you were in service to Charles I, or shortly after his beheading. 😉

[@Amethyst_Dragon_]

#Thank you #Sir for your brilliant research ... You bring history back to life...

[@straingedays]

I've seen many documentaries on Whitehall or that mention it in other features made by the BBC and other big name corporations. Yet yours is hands down the best in telling it's history with addition to the drawings and photos shown. I found myself going back to re-watching and pausing parts before it finished and no doubt will watch it again. Thank You!!

[@elizabethsands4470]

Another one of your fabulous videos, Allan! Imagine if we still had Whitehall, Nonsuch and Greenwich Palaces? I would love to have had the opportunity to see them in all their glory … 👑🥀👑🥀 x

[@orsino88]

Superb.

[@Floortile]

Totally fascinating, as ever. Many thanks

[@deniseatkins9407]

That was very interesting i only thought banqueting house was the survivor. I haved loved Henry 8th since i was 12

[@marthavanbeek-putters]

Thank you Dr. Barton for this video and clear explanation. Martha

[@nancytestani1470]

This is amazing, Allen..thank-you very much. Fascinating. Love it.

[@anthonyanderson2880]

This was such an enlightening video as I was time after time confused about the history of Whitehall (and I lacked the time to sit for so long and put it altogether) so started later. Thanks Allan for your hard work and sharing this information.

[@williamevans9426]

I always look forward to your history lessons and I think this is the best yet. I have a particular interest in placing old buildings in the context of their modern locations, so this episode was especially fascinating and required lots of 'pausing' before moving on!

[@Chris-fh2cl]

Awwwwwwwww yeaaaaaaaaah you know it's gonna be a good evening when AB drops a video!

[@user-ev4ie2wx7k]

What do you mean awwwwww ywaaaaaah. Can’t you write or understand decent English.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Fantastic interesting video with extensive detail about this lost palace. Thank you.

[@lindahumphreys9757]

Wow!! How wonderful! Thanks so much for such detail and a great history lesson.

[@flyingisaac2186]

Thumbs up before watching, but your work is reliably well made.

[@MarkVA71]

Hear hear!

[@MarkVA71]

Love all your content! Cannot wait for the 10 Downing Street video. Cheers from across the pond!

[@maryloumawson6006]

There's so much information in this video it is difficult to take it all in Many thanks for a wonderful overview of the evolution of the Whitehall site! I will be returning to this video again and again!

[@michellerenner6880]

Oh I needed a video from you today! Thank you.

[@okiejammer2736]

Wowww. I've had questions about Whitehall for decades and youve answered them here. Much thanks!

[@bethpilcher60]

I’ve always longed to find out more about Henry’s palace. Thanks so much for the video.

[@pixbychris3182]

Another fascinating video. That Henry bloke was a busy bee,building, marrying etc 😊

[@nevada531]

Thank you for such a detailed and concise description. I’ve always found Whitehall Palace to be such a complex array of buildings and this video is very informative on how it all evolved.

[@bcoldgoalie]

Always fascinating and informative! I knew of jousting events but didn't know the area where it was performed was called a "tiltyard". I wonder if the word "tilt",used in modern terms to mean two sports teams in a great game, comes from this beginning of jousting battles. Well done again!😊

[@peggyh4805]

Thank you Dr. Barton. 💙from 🇺🇸

[@carolking6355]

Most enjoyable. I have the nine volumes of Samual Pepys and really recommend those.

[@markgoddard2560]

A brilliant discussion and history lesson in one - as usual.

[@MrReuin]

I love how in depth this is!. the history of royal palaces has always fascinated me as so much and is often forgotten over the centuries

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

Brilliant and fascinating video on a part of London I know well. The big takeaway for me was the Agas map of London. I’ve seen it before on videos and programmes but not what it was called. It makes for a fascinating viewing.

[@voyaristika5673]

I'm American and an English history buff. Thank you for this video giving virtually everything there is to know about Whitehall. I had no idea #10 was part of Whitehall and look forward to that video!

[@9er..]

Morning Dr.B! Wonderfully put together content and full of very cool information. Have you ever thought about posing your members/audience a study guide question or two? Probably speaking only for myself, I’d love to use your content to do some sort of “research” and answer a few questions based on the subject of the video. Basically taking your video just one step further for personal development. IDK just free-styling an idea🤷

[@Marian-pb7fd]

Dear Allan, I can not say you out did yourself on this one, because all your videos are amazing. But this one is pretty spectacular! I thought Westminster Hall was part of Whitehall? I hope you continue to find Rabbit holes to go down, as many like me enjoy the travel.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Westminster and Whitehall were 2 different palaces

[@christinewells-leddon9287]

I've seen a few documentaries of the Palace of Whitehall over the years....yet (as always) yours is the most thoroughly researched and best presented of them all. Bravo!

[@terrygibbs1147]

One of your very best videos. Thanks very mjch

[@educanassa100]

Always watching,

[@donnaolson922]

Love the images in this video!

[@davidmajer3652]

Many thanks for this informative and entertaining presentation. I was hanging on every word.

[@annfisher3316]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you 👑

[@HighWealder]

Very interesting. A sad loss.

[@cecileroy557]

This sooo fascinating!!! Subbed - how could I not!!

[@victorydaydeepstate]

I'm an American and am more British than most Londoners today. I appreciate your "labor of love." Thanks

[@carrie4696]

Most “Londoners today” know how to spell

[@cecileroy557]

@@carrie4696 Americans write it as "labor"... So, as an American he's correct.

[@kindlydude]

😉He, he! Thanks for defending American spelling. We've tended to simplify things over a few centuries. 'Victory' may be referring to his heritage, which should rightly be described as 'English', rather than 'British' which is more political, and could therefore describe anyone of any ethnicity who claims British allegiance or a British passport I guess. I tend to spell many words like 'honour' or 'labour' in the British way since I grew up overseas and had an English English-teacher. In fact, my spellcheck is trying to correct me now! 🤣 @@cecileroy557

[@dukeofhaas]

Superb!

[@ElliotOracle]

Wonderful video! 😊 Thank you for this brilliant insight into such a fascinating historic place.

[@christinesuccop1812]

Wow so interesting. This was awesome, thanks Dr. Barton ❤

[@romo9122]

Amazing as usual 😊

[@melstjohn3766]

Wonderful. Thank you

[@emmajulian8716]

Thank you Allen can't believe I have only just found your channel. I am tudor history lover thank you

[@allanbarton]

Welcome to the channel - there is so much rich Tudor history to explore in my videos.

[@emmajulian8716]

@@allanbarton thank you so much I'm looking forward to watching them

[@RM-jr3mx]

I've done some cool research on the lost libraries of Whitehall. I should get round to publishing it. Thanks for another great video

[@djowen5192]

Terrific stuff. Thanks.

[@blacktulip1064]

Excellent! Thank you!! 🧡💙

[@Crub837]

Thank you!🎉

[@taihastings3097]

So interesting, thank you!

[@catclelland2447]

I love your channel Alan ❤

[@okiejammer2736]

SO interesting! 👍

[@forthrightgambitia1032]

Another interesting topic would be the history of the original Scotland Yard. What is fascinating is that as a child many of the names of these places seem pregnant with hidden meaning. Which then as you get older you lose the sense of it through repetition and the prosaic contexts in which they are mentioned. A little digging however usually reveals that the names do indeed have something interesting to tell about the history of the place! Also I am surprised you didn't mention it, but the current Treasury Main Building that is adjacent to Parliament Square was built in the first decade of the 20th century as a sort of smaller scaled homage to Inigo Jones's original plan.

[@vinceplatini]

👍🏻 very interesting, thanks!

[@martindimmock4820]

Very good

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

Fascinating This is a video that I'll have to watch again because there's so much information packed into it

[@marshabailey1121]

fascinating

[@robinbradach928]

Thanks!

[@allanbarton]

Thank you very much Robin.

[@Nana-vi4rd]

I believe that Henry VIII dispised the Tower of London because it was there where his beloved mother had died along with the baby sister she had borne before the fever ended her life upon her birthday. We all know how close Henry had been to his mother, taking her demise very hard. So that a portrait of Henry VII and his remaining children were painted in the chamber where Elizabeth of York had died. With the artist painting young Henry partly laying upon the bed apparently weeping.

[@Leezl41]

Subscribed. 👍

[@edwardhammond8778]

Just a slight correction at the start (fantastic video): No 10 is home to the prime minister in virtue of his (de facto) ex officio position as First Lord of the Treasury, but that isn't their "official title". Although the powers are not specifically defined in law, which sometimes means the position is called "official", Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is definetly their official constitutional legal title (among others, usually Minister of the Cabinet Office for eg)

[@jardon8636]

merci, danke, obrigado, bedankt, grazie, thanks, gracias... intresting video... could you possibly do a video about nosuch palace & the various residences of the UK prime ministers & no 11 the lord chancellor , including , chequers...chevening house... bute house the scottish first minister & hilsborough castle in northern ireland...etc...

[@TheStarBlack]

I'm amused that making this video led you down the rabbit hole of 10 Downing Street's history. Following the election I am in my own number 10 rabbit hole which led me to Whitehall Palace and then this video! What interests me the most about Downing Street is that it seems to all intents and purposes to have been kept for hundreds of years as a facade to the larger house at the back behind it. The remains of Downing Street seem very odd and out of place surrounded by the royal park and expansive government buildings. They remind me of a film set or a fake street at a theme park. I can only conclude that prime ministers of the past thought it good PR to appear to be living in a relatively humble terraced house while actually using is as a corridor to the mansion behind!

[@michaelpjeffries1521]

Ancestry takes me back to cathedral rioting in 12th, arrested in Canterbury for assaulting the queens special in 1600's, most go back to one or another's court. Or wikkitree makes stuff up as records only go back so far.

[@DragonsAndDragons777]

I wonder how many other palaces have been lost to time

[@CrowSkeleton]

I didn't know Ennery VIII was in the habit of stealing bits of peoples' houses whilst they were still there...what an awful man. I mean, we knew that with the wife murderin', but the petty tyranny of taking a dude's main residence, building across the public road (with tolls?), and then augumenting that with more confiscated bits just to prove a point is like taking courtiers' lunch money. Then dressing up as a valiant knight in that silly armour of his to joust.

[@cecileroy557]

Good points. However, Henry VIII was an excellent jouster & his armour was far from "silly". Sadly - his final joust changed Henry both physically and, we now believe, mentally.

[@kindlydude]

Yep, he became a sourpuss after that ...whereas in his youth he was handsome, hopeful, generous, and forward-looking, and could have achieved great things rather than always being at war with his church (the Catholic Church), which by his own actions he turned into his main rival. Some may look back & suggest that he was simply being progressive and acted as a counter-balance to an all-powerful church on behalf of the people. But mostly he was selfish and consumed with producing a male heir. Ironically, it was his daughter, Elizabeth, (born of the very first wife he beheaded, Anne Boleyn), who became the greatest queen of England ...and arguably the best monarch of English, now British history.@@cecileroy557

[@jardon8636]

NOSUCH PALACE, maybe you can do a video about the rival to CHAMBORD...king francaois valos greatest ever chateaux copy in england...

[@cecileroy557]

How about THAT! I had no idea!!>

[@kindlydude]

Nonsuch Palace, I believe.

[@spanishjohn420]

you should narrate an audiobook mate

[@stefanwild326]

[@GBTCO2b]

It is known where the old Exchequer Buildings were?

[@tech10k14]

Coming soon.... Mr. Chicken.

[@macmcguckien5648]

Henry VIII Wine Cellar remains there or there abouts

[@allanbarton]

I talk about the cellar in the video. It was built by Cardinal Wolsey rather than Henry though.