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"Wolsey: A Legacy of Power, Influence, and Intrigue" Step back in time to the remains of Wolsey's Palace in Esher, 1903

Background imageWolsey Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Queen Catherine, Cardinal, Wolsey, Cardinal, Campeius, Shakespeare

Drawings Prints, Print, Queen Catherine, Cardinal, Wolsey, Cardinal, Campeius, Shakespeare
Drawings and Prints, Print, Queen Catherine, Cardinal Wolsey and Cardinal Campeius (Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, Act 3, Scene 1), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Subject, Engraver, Artist, Publisher

Background imageWolsey Collection: Death of Cardinal Wolsey

Death of Cardinal Wolsey

Background imageWolsey Collection: Cardinal Wolsey is Served at Table by Nobles and Gentlemen

Cardinal Wolsey is Served at Table by Nobles and Gentlemen

Background imageWolsey Collection: Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations

Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations
XJF483321 Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations, 1769 (engraving) by English School

Background imageWolsey Collection: CARDINAL WOLSEY, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

CARDINAL WOLSEY, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

Background imageWolsey Collection: WOLSEY IN CHANCERY LANE. London, UK, 19th century engraving

WOLSEY IN CHANCERY LANE. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageWolsey Collection: THOMAS WOLSEY (c1475-1530). English prelate and statesman. Oil on panel (detail)

THOMAS WOLSEY (c1475-1530). English prelate and statesman. Oil on panel (detail), late 16th century, by an unknown artist, after a painting of c1520

Background imageWolsey Collection: HENRY IRVING (1870-1919). English actor. As Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII. Photograph by W

HENRY IRVING (1870-1919). English actor. As Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1893

Background imageWolsey Collection: HENRY VIII (1491-1547). King of England, 1509-1547

HENRY VIII (1491-1547). King of England, 1509-1547. Letter from King Henry VIII of England to Thomas Cardinal Wolsey, thanking him for his devotion to the Kings business and ending

Background imageWolsey Collection: John Skelton (1460ja-1529) English satirical poet. Tutor to Prince Henry (later Henry VIII)

John Skelton (1460ja-1529) English satirical poet. Tutor to Prince Henry (later Henry VIII). From an edition of Colyn Cloute his long poem against Cardinal Wolsey. Woodcut

Background imageWolsey Collection: Marcus Stone (1840-1921) British history painter. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Observed

Marcus Stone (1840-1921) British history painter. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Observed by Queen Catherine (Catherine of Aragon), in doorway, whose portrait is on wall behind them

Background imageWolsey Collection: John Taverner (c1495-1545) English composer, born at Boston, Lincolnshire. Master of the Children

John Taverner (c1495-1545) English composer, born at Boston, Lincolnshire. Master of the Children (choristers) of Christ Church, Oxford, until accused of heresy and thrown in prison by Cardinal Wolsey

Background imageWolsey Collection: Thomas Wolsey (1475ja-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York

Thomas Wolsey (1475ja-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York. Appointed Cardinal by the Pope in 1515, and Lord Chancellor of England by Henry VIII on Christmas Eve the same year

Background imageWolsey Collection: Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1943

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1943
Coupon wizard by Wolsey. 1943

Background imageWolsey Collection: Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1942

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1942
Coupon wizard by Wolsey. Date: 1942

Background imageWolsey Collection: ROBERT BARNES (1495-1540). English religious martyr. Barnes questioned on religious doctrines by

ROBERT BARNES (1495-1540). English religious martyr. Barnes questioned on religious doctrines by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, 1526

Background imageWolsey Collection: CATHERINE OF ARAGON (1485-1536). First wife of King Henry VIII of England

CATHERINE OF ARAGON (1485-1536). First wife of King Henry VIII of England. The trial of Queen Catherine. Steel engraving, American, 1869

Background imageWolsey Collection: THOMAS WOLSEY (1475?-1530). English prelate and statesman. Line and stipple engraving, English, 1832

THOMAS WOLSEY (1475?-1530). English prelate and statesman. Line and stipple engraving, English, 1832

Background imageWolsey Collection: Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1941

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1941
Pre-view by Worsley. Advert for the new range of Autumn clothing. 1941

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolseys Gateway

Wolseys Gateway, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, is all that remains of the proposed (but never built) College of St. Mary, planned by Cardial Wolsey who died in 1530. Date: 1528

Background imageWolsey Collection: Ipswich, Suffolk

Ipswich, Suffolk
Cardinal Wolseys College at Ipswich in Suffolk Date: circa 1770

Background imageWolsey Collection: Advert for Wolsey spring fashions, underwear

Advert for Wolsey spring fashions, underwear
Wolsey lustral arttificial silk underwear and hosiery. Young lady modeling a slip with a floral shawl with long fringing. 1928

Background imageWolsey Collection: SIR HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE (1853-1917). English actor-manager

SIR HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE (1853-1917). English actor-manager. In the role of Cardinal Wolsey in his own production of Shakespeares Henry VIII

Background imageWolsey Collection: Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Sheeps clothing

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Sheeps clothing
Sheeps clothing (Lindsay Wolsey Esq. Late M.P. for Scrunchlambton) Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey knitwear advertisement

Wolsey knitwear advertisement
Advertisement for Wolsey clothing, showcasing their sleek vest and pantie sets

Background imageWolsey Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Henry VIII

Scene from Shakespeares Henry VIII
A scene from Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree at His Majestys Theatre, London. The production opened in 1910

Background imageWolsey Collection: 1954 fashions

1954 fashions
A contemporary suit to take one from morning until night comprising a Middy style jumper, with skirt and golfer cardigan by Wolsey

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey / Hullmandel / Buss

Wolsey / Hullmandel / Buss
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman, from a portrait in the Bodleian Library, Oxford

Background imageWolsey Collection: Henry Irving as Wolsey

Henry Irving as Wolsey
SIR HENRY IRVING Eminent English actor in the roll of Wolsey in Shakespeares King Henry VIII

Background imageWolsey Collection: Hampton Court / Wolsey Hal

Hampton Court / Wolsey Hal
Hampton Court Palace: Wolseys Hall

Background imageWolsey Collection: Dryden / Diving Girl / 90

Dryden / Diving Girl / 90
Advertisement for Wolsey swimwear featuring a girl in a white swimsuit on a diving board

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey / John Gilbert

Wolsey / John Gilbert
THOMAS, CARDINAL WOLSEY depicted at the height of his power, on his way to Westminster Hall surrounded by suppliants and petitioners, lobbyists and parasites

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey Dismissed / 1529

Wolsey Dismissed / 1529
Cardinal Wolsey pleaded guilty before the Kings bench to a near treasonable offence. He was stripped of his power, forfeited his property, but allowed to remain at liberty

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey / Leicester Abbey

Wolsey / Leicester Abbey
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman, arriving at Leicester Abbey shortly before his death

Background imageWolsey Collection: Irving as Wolsey

Irving as Wolsey
HENRY IRVING Irving as Wolsey in Shakespeares Henry VIII

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey / Larmessin

Wolsey / Larmessin
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman

Background imageWolsey Collection: Mother Shipton & Wolsey

Mother Shipton & Wolsey
MOTHER SHIPTON, (nee Ursula Sontheil), famous prophetess of Knaresborough, Yorkshire, admonishes Cardinal Wolsey

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolsey / Holbein / Graves

Wolsey / Holbein / Graves
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman

Background imageWolsey Collection: Wolseys Banquet

Wolseys Banquet
Cardinal Wolsey presides over a banquet in the Presence Chamber, Hampton Court, Middlesex




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"Wolsey: A Legacy of Power, Influence, and Intrigue" Step back in time to the remains of Wolsey's Palace in Esher, 1903. This once grand residence stood as a testament to Cardinal Wolsey's opulence and authority during the Tudor era. Immerse yourself in history with an intriguing portrait of Cardinal Wolsey from the 1500s. The unknown artist captures his enigmatic presence, leaving us captivated by his influence on English politics and religion. Discover St Mary's Home in Felixstowe, a place where Cardinal Wolsey found solace amidst the chaos of court life. Here he sought refuge from political turmoil, reflecting on his rise to power and contemplating his future. The artistic trio of Wolsey/Selous/Greatbach brings us closer to understanding this complex historical figure. Their works depict both the magnificence and vulnerability that defined Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's reign. Explore the birthplace of this influential cardinal in Ipswich, Suffolk. Wander through streets steeped in history as you pass by landmarks like Wolsey's Gate and St Peter's Church - remnants of a bygone era when power was concentrated within these walls. Even fashion advertisements pay homage to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. His iconic style continues to inspire designers today, reminding us that true elegance transcends time. No discussion about Wolsey would be complete without mentioning Hampton Court Palace - a symbol of his wealth and ambition. Marvel at its grandeur while imagining how it must have felt for him to reside within these majestic walls. But beyond all splendor lies Horse Shoe Falls near Hertford - a tranquil retreat where nature meets history. Imagine Cardinal Wolsey finding solace here amid turbulent times; perhaps even seeking guidance from cascading waters as he navigated treacherous political waters himself. Wolseys' legacy endures through centuries; their imprint can still be felt today throughout England’s rich history.