Lost Worlds Episode: Henry VIII's Mega Structures

Monday, August 27 11:00 PM

Tuesday, August 28 03:00 AM

History Channel

Considered one of England's greatest Kings and builders, Henry VIII remains famous for his six wives. Henry ruled by fear, executing his opponents and several of his wives. He ordered the destruction of beautiful buildings, libraries and works of art. However, Henry also built many magnificent palaces like Hampton Court and transformed Westminster Abbey from a modest church into the epicenter of the Protestant religion. Henry VIII remains one of the most important monarchs to have ruled England.

http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=240125

I just want to say that Henry VIII didn't build Hampton Court, Cardinal Wolsey did ;-)

I saw the show and really enjoyed the reconsturctions of Hampton Court and Whitehall.  Fasinating that some of the old palace still exists - I had no idea.  Too bad people can't see it.  If I'm not mistaken, they also incorrectly stated that Henry built Whitehall.

And the wonderful Nonsuch, Henry built the wonderful Nonsuch, it no longer exists..

Henry VIII extended Hampton Court. It was later extended and altered by Wren for William and Mary.

Oh my goodness, look at Nonsuch Palace.....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2050919/Scale-model-Henry-VIIIs-Nonsuch-Palace-unveiled-300-years-destroyed.html