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Dating back to the early 16th century, The Vyne is a large Tudor mansion once home to William Sandys – Lord Chamberlain for Henry VIII. Henry visited The Vyne a number of times in his life – including in 1535 CE with Anne Boleyn. Eight months later, William Sandys escorted Anne Boleyn to the Tower of London. William himself was a member of the jury that sentenced her to death.

Built between 1130 and 1136 CE, Wolvesey was one of two castles in the City of Winchester. Early in its history, the castle was the site of a battle known as the Rout of Winchester (1141) during the period of English history known as The Anarchy (1135-1153). Afterwards, Wolvesey Castle continued to be used as a residence for the powerful Bishops of Winchester – until it was finally destroyed during the English Civil War (1642-1651). 

Originally St. Frideswide Priory, the church was taken over by Cardinal Wolsey in 1522 CE. Wolsey had planned to make this the site of his college – Cardinal College. However, after falling out with Henry VIII, the church came under control of the Crown. By 1546, King Henry had elevated the church to the status of a cathedral, and opened Christ Church College.