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The Old Palace, Worcester
The Old Palace, Worcester is an English listed historic building, built c.1200, adjacent to Worcester Cathedral in the Church of England Diocese of Worcester, which is within the Province of Canterbury. History The old palace was built for the Bishop of Worcester, Bishop Mauger, in c. 1200 during the reign of King John. Queen Elizabeth I and her council visited the palace in 1575. During the English Civil War it was the venue for a council of war at which the Governor of Worcester, Colonel Henry Washington, refused to surrender to the parliamentary forces, leading to the Siege of Worcester in June 1646. James II of England, King James II stayed for three nights in 1687: during his stay he so upset the then Bishop of Worcester, William Thomas (bishop of Worcester), William Thomas, that the City of Worcester failed to support James II during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. George III, King George III stayed at the palace with members of his family in 1788: it was subsequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Palace, Worcester (geograph 5881142)
The Old Palace, Worcester is an England, English listed building, listed historic building, built c.1200, adjacent to Worcester Cathedral in the Church of England Anglican Diocese of Worcester, Diocese of Worcester, which is within the Province of Canterbury. History The old palace was built for the Bishop of Worcester, Mauger of Worcester, Bishop Mauger, in c. 1200 during the reign of John, King of England, King John. Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth I and her council stayed at the palace in August 1575. She visited Hindlip Hall and hunted deer in Hallow Park. During the English Civil War it was the venue for a council of war at which the Governor of Worcester, Colonel Henry Washington (Royalist), Henry Washington, refused to surrender to the parliamentary forces, leading to the Siege of Worcester in June 1646. James II of England, King James II stayed for three nights in 1687: during his stay he so upset the then Bishop of Worcester, William Thomas (bishop of Worcester), William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |