The site of Fulham Palace has been occupied for over 5,000 years, probably because of its location next to an important crossing of the Thames. From 704 AD to 1973 it was the home of the Bishop of London and is one of the oldest working estates in the country.
The site of Fulham Palace has been occupied for over 5,000 years, and from 704 AD to 1973 it was the home of the Bishop of London and is one of the oldest working estates in the country.
Henry VIII’s split from Rome triggered an unprecedented period of religious turbulence leading to the dissolution of the monasteries. This talk will explain the impact it had on the Bishops of London, whose residence was Fulham Palace.
In this talk, Alexis Haslam will take a closer look at the lives of the residents and servants of the Palace
This talk will look at the life of Archibald Campbell, Bishop of London, and his family, including his daughter, Lucy Tait, who went on to have a close relationship with Mary Benson, the wife of the Archbishop of Canterbury.