Chester Memories: Chester Cathedral held a Tudor day to mark the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's accession to the throne
CHESTER Cathedral held a Tudor day to celebrate the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's accession to the throne.
Nick Fry from the cathedral said: "Henry VIII was a very significant figure in the history of Chester Cathedral; in 1541 the King turned the old Benedictine monastery into the new Cathedral of the Diocese of Chester and as a result, the building we see today is one of the best preserved examples of a medieval monastery in the country."
Visitors were able to meet Henry VIII as well as his six wives, and find out about Tudor customs, crafts and games.
They listened to Tudor music and tried Henry VIII's favourite food.
The picture shows Danielle Siedlow and Steven Gratton of Chester Cathedral.
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