thank god Chambord didn't meet the same fate as nonsuch. One of the Loire castles did, however (it was called Madrid and was tiled from top to bottom in a Spanish style.)
The sale document for Nonsuch Palace is held in the archives at the London Borough of Sutton Library. It’s an amazing document! There is also a scale model of the palace at Nonsuch house.
Wow, that's great additional information. Would a video of the model be possible, as even a model would flesh out the visual aspect to a great extent. Myself and many, many viewers here are so far removed from that place that we will never get the chance to see it in person.
I wonder if there are any digital reconstructions of Nonsuch, so that we could take a virtual tour?If not, that could be an intriguing project, maybe as part of a graduate thesis.
there was a video on youtube once with one but I think it's been taken down. However I did find this nice newsreel from the excavation ruclips.net/video/w_rttjY-MTs/видео.html
I find Nonsuch a truly fascinating building project, mainly because it wandered into completion and then into demolition. Almost as if no one truly cared about it. 🏰
I saw one of the old paintings of Nonsuch in a book many years ago. I remember that I thought it looked like a fairyland place...and apparently that was indeed the intention! Good presentation, as always- many thanks. 🏆
I suspect it wasn't seen as fashionable to potential buyers. I've also heard that palaces/big houses at the time could bankrupt an owner trying to modernize them, and like many older buildings today, refurbishment costs more than tearing it down and starting over
Like all the Tiffany lamps, windows, and vases destroyed because they were not fashionable during the Art Deco era. It's sad when art isn't respected. 🏰❤
It could be that under the deeds in the gift from Charles she couldn’t sell it, or it would look ungrateful if she did Easier therefore to perhaps claim it had fallen into disrepair and so demolish it It would be interesting to know where the building materials were used elsewhere Do any of those building still exist - and would the stucco work be salvageable and reusable and if so where That stone first used for church building and then the palace and then elsewhere has an interesting history
I was thinking the same thing. I do wonder if it was more a speed/available buyer situation. You might have been able to sell the building as a whole, but there were only a few people who were able to pay the amount it was worth, and it could take awhile, especially if none of them needed a palace at that time. Instead, if you break it down for parts, it's much faster and easier to sell, and still probably worth quite a lot.
It was because Castlemain was literally given the building. The land it stood on remained a royal park so she couldn't actually sell the estate, only the fabric of the palace
I think it's a tragedy that Nonesuch is not longer standing. The fact that it was broken up for parts to pay a gambling debt skewers the hearts of those of us who love tradition and history in any form. It leaves me shaking my head and asking simply."Why?"🏰🏯🏯
I say we re-build it !!! (does the Trust have any spare change? hee hee) Thank you, Dr. Kat, for this lovely presentation! I believe Nonsvch was Henry's sort of dream house, if that's possible for someone who owned many palaces and castles. It was indeed the place he envisioned his legacy and descendants would carry on. I've always thought Charles II to be handsome in some strange way, but shame on him for allowing the destruction, regardless of his former lover's reason. I can see Dr. Kat now, in her velvet and silk Elizabethan gown, hair up, perky smile and posh accent, telling off Ms. C, preventing the destruction, and sentencing Ms. C to a lifetime of farm labor, since even "thinking" of destructing Nonsvch was a crime, just as only mentioning the king's death was treason. By the way, does anyone know if the Nonsvch church would have dropped any hints of any particularly religion other than the Church of England? hee hee With an Italian designer, I smell Catholicism which I wonder if Henry truly ever abandoned entirely. 🎭
Thank you. I’ve always wondered about it. But to me, it was built from dishonorable destruction and ended in dishonorable destruction. I’m glad it’s no longer standing. All that ornamentation would be a truly grisly reminder of the horror from which it sprung. So much tragedy in the bloodthirsty Tudor times.
Fascinating video; I went to Nonsuch High School on the edge of Nonsuch Park, and our logo was silhouette of the palace in front of a Tudor Rose. We were taught a basic history of the palace and its rough location over the other side of the park, where there was a board with information about the palace. I always wished Nonsuch Palace was still standing, as it would’ve looked amazing🏰 If I could time travel, I would love to go back to the Roman Empire during the reign of the five good emperors
I went to Nonsuch Grammar School for Girls, as it was then known, back in the 1950s. My Mum and I would take our dogs for walks in Nonsuch Park and I have wonderful memories of this special place. The archeological dig at the Nonsuch Palace site happened when I was a student at the school. Some of the 6th Formers were able to take part in the excavation! Many of us were disgusted at Barbara Villiers having had Nonsuch Palace demolished to sell the building materials to repay her huge gambling debts. 🥺
I enjoyed this. I'm curious if you could do (or maybe you have and I missed it) an episode briefly discussing the fate of each of Henry VIII's palaces. I am thinking he was known as a builder, yet few are still standing.
Truth is... a lot of Henry VIII's construction work was shoddy. He'd ask for an unreasonable speed and so, people pretty much cobbled together what they could. There's a story about a fortress by the sea which was crumbling and they worked on it and something like a few months after the completion of the works, it was crumbling again (I remember reading this in a book about Catherine Howard). Nonsuch looks to me like a white elephant and I suspect a reason why the last owner just opted to tear it down was because... it was poorly built. It wasn't worth the trouble. I bet it looked nice, but I believe, the quality of the work was... not the best.
I’m fascinated with this palace. Learned a lot from your video. Thank you. I’ve puzzled over how buildings remain that are older even back to the Normans while Henry’s remaining are few in number. Someone in comments explained shoddy construction and that makes sense!
I first read of this palace in The Nonesuch Lure by Mary Luke. It’s a fun read. It goes into the history of the building of the palace. I hadn't realized that it had gone out of royal hands between Henry and Elizabeth.
Nonsuch has always been one of those Tudor buildings that I wish had survived the ravages of time (and debt). It seems like it would have been a unique and beautiful place! 🏰
Yes dr kat im a tudor history buff or i like to think i am wouldn't it be wonderful to go back to tudor times and see how these magnificent palace's looked
I am from the United States and of course they taught us our history in school, and there’s no way I can forget the Alamo since I live in San Antonio Texas. But I love to learn about England history all the way back to the 1700s. And I love watching. Peace movies, and shows funny enough. I could probably tell you more about England history and I could our own but it draws me. I absolutely love watching Dr. Kay. She is warm and inviting. It is easy to understand her. She has great way of inviting you in and explaining all the knowledge that she has making it so easy to listen to to learn. Thank you, Dr. Kay
I wanted to thank you so much for your superb video on Nonsuch Palace. I requested you make a video on this topic a while ago, and I have been eagerly awaiting it. Not only were you kind enough to agree to make a video on Nonsuch, but you did so with remarkable clarity while keeping it educational and entertaining at the same time. I always enjoy listening to your topics because they are not only insightful but encourage me to think outside the box where history is concened. Thank you once again.
Oh, thank you so much for this lovely, educational & informative video! I am a longtime American Anglophile, with a penchant for well-researched historical novels. I have often been curious about Nonsuch, and found your video to satisfy my intrigue. I did not know about Lady Castlemaine using the dissolution of the palace to pay off her gambling debts, which I did know she had mounted up. What a shame 😢 The description of the gardens, wilderness and Grove of Diana were especially wonderful. Thank you for sharing-I will look forward to following your presentations!
I was always wondering what happened to Henrys statement piece castle. The way you described it reminded me of the illusionary castle of the field of the cloth of gold..
A good description of the palace's history. I used to live in Raynes Park and frequently drove to Nonsuch Park for walks, etc, and mused on the lost palace as I strolled over its foundations. It was said it rivalled Versailles in its beauty, so its demolition was an absolute tragedy. (So glad you mentioned Tallis' alleged part in its story.)
If I don't get my little history lesson every day now by choosing one of Dr. Kat's videos at random, I don't feel as though my day is complete. I cannot believe it took me this long to find her!!!🥰
Nonsuch always sounded too fantastical to be real. From it's name to its design it really is a historical marvel. Once again, this was another illuminating video on an interesting subject and it was great to hear how Nonsuch came to be demolished (though this fact is incredibly sad!). Finally, thank you for always providing brilliant resources/your bibliography in the description. It's always really nice to know that there's the ability to find different journals, books, images and articles in a more accessible way!
Dr Kat you are my very favorite! I literally binge watch you. And the podcast (tee-hee!). I get a big kick out of you ladies making history fun and less dry. I’m sorry I don’t post much but I am completely bedridden with lupus and stage 4 MS so it’s hard for me to type. But I do hit that “like” button and I’ll try harder to 1:54 at least use an emogie. Blessings and keep up the good work! I was a journalist and writer for over 49 years and I know how hard it must be to put out the quality content that you consistently provide. The research alone must be exhausting with a small child. Have you learned yet to build block towers with your feet? I had three under four at one time. Whew! I don’t know now how I did that!
I’ve always wondered about the fate on Nonsuch. I imagined for a while that it was something out of fantasy fiction, so was grateful to view this video that covers the palace in such detail. Thanks, Dr. Kat!
I absolutely love your videos.❤ You have a calm and measured speech which is very pleasant. You have a lovely way of imparting so much information without being boring or tedious. I like the way you present both sides of a situation without judgement and let us make our own conclusions. 🏰
Fascinating! Thank you for this royal 👑 video! I've always loved the name Nonsuch and felt moved when I've driven past the park 🌳🌳🌳thinking about all those lives the place touched - documented and undocumented.
Wonderful video about the royal👑castle🏰of Nonesuch. I would so loved to have seen it. It is hard to believe that the castle was worth more when it was demolished than when it was whole. Hardly makes sense, unless the castle was so deteriorated that it would cost a fortune to refurbish.
I have always been fascinated by Nonesuch! This was so great to hear about the palace! I only wish they would excavate the site again. would like to know more about the Banqueting House .
Loved living nearby and finding out about the history of the park, but sad that the palace was long gone and lost to debts. Thanks so much for the fascinating history. I’m a new subscriber and looking forward to more of your wonderful history revelations
I really like this video, I've long been fascinated by Nonsuch. It feels so weird that there is little pictorial evidence left of it. Such a shame. Great video, thank you! (:
Dear Dr Kat, thank you for all your history but especially this one about Nonsuch Palace. You've filled in so many gaps in my knowledge. When I was around 8 or 9 years old our family lived in a small place called Stoneleigh, close to Cuddington. I had no idea there was a palace at Nunsuch, but there was a lovely park for walks, running, picnics etc. I always wondered about the name.
I think it's a shame when a part of history gets lost due to deteriorating or plain demolition of it. It sounds amazing. Thank you for your great content.🏰 👑 🏰
Thank you for this piece on Nonsuch Palace and its "pleasant cheerfulness" - it had just been a name to me before. Also, I was struck by the portrait of Henry FitzAlan, Earl of Arundel - it seemed so lifelike!🏰🌳🌳
Thank you, Dr. Kat! I really didn't know anything about Nonsuch prior to watching your video. How sad to think it was destroyed to pay gambling debts. And how I wish Henry or his daughter Elizabeth had the court painters create a series of landscapes to document all their palaces.🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰
I'm sure Barbara Villiers had her redeeming qualities, but I have to say, almost time I've heard her come up in a story of English history it's not in a very flattering context!
Does anyone else automatically smile when Dr. Kat does? It's infectious and it's very warm, she has that Miss Honey vibe from Matilda. ❤
She does have something special in her delivery.
Oh my gosh you’re right! 😳
She’s a charmer
I love Miss Honey! And I love Dr. Kat. But I think she drops a few more F-bombs than Miss Honey. =D
Like a nice cuppa tea. The theme song even gets in my head when a new episode is due.
What a waste that it was demolished to pay off Lady Castelmaine’s self-indulgent debts. As always…an informative video from Dr. Kat.
Just what I was thinking.
Me too...
thank god Chambord didn't meet the same fate as nonsuch. One of the Loire castles did, however (it was called Madrid and was tiled from top to bottom in a Spanish style.)
An act of wilful vandalalism... totally unexpected answer to this mystery. 😮
I guess her creditors would beg to differ
The sale document for Nonsuch Palace is held in the archives at the London Borough of Sutton Library. It’s an amazing document! There is also a scale model of the palace at Nonsuch house.
Wow, that's great additional information. Would a video of the model be possible, as even a model would flesh out the visual aspect to a great extent. Myself and many, many viewers here are so far removed from that place that we will never get the chance to see it in person.
I wonder if there are any digital reconstructions of Nonsuch, so that we could take a virtual tour?If not, that could be an intriguing project, maybe as part of a graduate thesis.
there was a video on youtube once with one but I think it's been taken down. However I did find this nice newsreel from the excavation ruclips.net/video/w_rttjY-MTs/видео.html
There was a real life model made. I think it’s on RUclips or at least photos are online somewhere
So very sad that she had it demolished! Would have been a sight to behold! 🏰
Right. Almost to hard to believe.
I fully agree. I would love to be able to see it along with Whitehall in its prime before it was destroyed in the fire.
I find Nonsuch a truly fascinating building project, mainly because it wandered into completion and then into demolition. Almost as if no one truly cared about it. 🏰
That's very insightful 😁
I saw one of the old paintings of Nonsuch in a book many years ago.
I remember that I thought it looked like a fairyland place...and apparently that was indeed the intention!
Good presentation, as always- many thanks. 🏆
I'm surprised that Nonsuch was eventually worth more as building materials than as a complete building.
I suspect it wasn't seen as fashionable to potential buyers. I've also heard that palaces/big houses at the time could bankrupt an owner trying to modernize them, and like many older buildings today, refurbishment costs more than tearing it down and starting over
Like all the Tiffany lamps, windows, and vases destroyed because they were not fashionable during the Art Deco era. It's sad when art isn't respected. 🏰❤
It could be that under the deeds in the gift from Charles she couldn’t sell it, or it would look ungrateful if she did
Easier therefore to perhaps claim it had fallen into disrepair and so demolish it
It would be interesting to know where the building materials were used elsewhere Do any of those building still exist - and would the stucco work be salvageable and reusable and if so where
That stone first used for church building and then the palace and then elsewhere has an interesting history
I was thinking the same thing. I do wonder if it was more a speed/available buyer situation. You might have been able to sell the building as a whole, but there were only a few people who were able to pay the amount it was worth, and it could take awhile, especially if none of them needed a palace at that time. Instead, if you break it down for parts, it's much faster and easier to sell, and still probably worth quite a lot.
It was because Castlemain was literally given the building. The land it stood on remained a royal park so she couldn't actually sell the estate, only the fabric of the palace
Loved the information about the history of the creation of this palace ❤ but the destruction for payment of gambling debts is so very sad. 😢
You'd wonder if there was a certain 'inbuilt' lack of blessing , with the raw materials coming from destroyed churches and monasteries.... G Ire
Beautifully done, as always! I love the "ritual purposes" mug-the archæo's descriptor of choice when we've no idea what a thing was for. 👑
Also 'ritual enclosure' and the one my mum and I used to laugh over (she did Archaeology at Queens Belfast), 'Baton de comandement'
what a great opening question!! I would like to see the great library of Alexandria if I could go back.
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ME TOO!!!😊
I always wondered why it was torn down. Thank you for another interesting history lesson ❤🏰
I think it's a tragedy that Nonesuch is not longer standing. The fact that it was broken up for parts to pay a gambling debt skewers the hearts of those of us who love tradition and history in any form. It leaves me shaking my head and asking simply."Why?"🏰🏯🏯
I say we re-build it !!! (does the Trust have any spare change? hee hee)
Thank you, Dr. Kat, for this lovely presentation! I believe Nonsvch was Henry's sort of dream house, if that's possible for someone who owned many palaces and castles. It was indeed the place he envisioned his legacy and descendants would carry on. I've always thought Charles II to be handsome in some strange way, but shame on him for allowing the destruction, regardless of his former lover's reason. I can see Dr. Kat now, in her velvet and silk Elizabethan gown, hair up, perky smile and posh accent, telling off Ms. C, preventing the destruction, and sentencing Ms. C to a lifetime of farm labor, since even "thinking" of destructing Nonsvch was a crime, just as only mentioning the king's death was treason. By the way, does anyone know if the Nonsvch church would have dropped any hints of any particularly religion other than the Church of England? hee hee With an Italian designer, I smell Catholicism which I wonder if Henry truly ever abandoned entirely. 🎭
I’ve always wondered about Nonsuch. Even from its name, it sounds so cool. It would definitely be on my time traveling list!
Thank you. I’ve always wondered about it. But to me, it was built from dishonorable destruction and ended in dishonorable destruction. I’m glad it’s no longer standing. All that ornamentation would be a truly grisly reminder of the horror from which it sprung. So much tragedy in the bloodthirsty Tudor times.
Fascinating video; I went to Nonsuch High School on the edge of Nonsuch Park, and our logo was silhouette of the palace in front of a Tudor Rose. We were taught a basic history of the palace and its rough location over the other side of the park, where there was a board with information about the palace.
I always wished Nonsuch Palace was still standing, as it would’ve looked amazing🏰
If I could time travel, I would love to go back to the Roman Empire during the reign of the five good emperors
I went to Nonsuch Grammar School for Girls, as it was then known, back in the 1950s. My Mum and I would take our dogs for walks in Nonsuch Park and I have wonderful memories of this special place. The archeological dig at the Nonsuch Palace site happened when I was a student at the school. Some of the 6th Formers were able to take part in the excavation! Many of us were disgusted at Barbara Villiers having had Nonsuch Palace demolished to sell the building materials to repay her huge gambling debts. 🥺
I too went to Nonsuch High School for Girls and the blazer was a feature even in the 80s - along with the school motto “serve God and be Cheerful”….😄
@@shetlandsheep3081 oh yes, I remember the blazers well…being just 4’11” mine swamped me!
I enjoyed this. I'm curious if you could do (or maybe you have and I missed it) an episode briefly discussing the fate of each of Henry VIII's palaces. I am thinking he was known as a builder, yet few are still standing.
Truth is... a lot of Henry VIII's construction work was shoddy. He'd ask for an unreasonable speed and so, people pretty much cobbled together what they could. There's a story about a fortress by the sea which was crumbling and they worked on it and something like a few months after the completion of the works, it was crumbling again (I remember reading this in a book about Catherine Howard). Nonsuch looks to me like a white elephant and I suspect a reason why the last owner just opted to tear it down was because... it was poorly built. It wasn't worth the trouble. I bet it looked nice, but I believe, the quality of the work was... not the best.
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Hi Dr Kat!! I enjoy each of your videos. Thank you for all your work to educate us in the wonderful world of history!
Dr. Kat's wonderful videos add so much more detail to the Tudor's story! 🏰👑🎆🥰
I found Dr. Kat during covid, and am so glad!!! I love history and her videos are always full of interesting info!!! ❤❤
Thank you, Dr Kat! Wonderful video, as always!
I’m fascinated with this palace. Learned a lot from your video. Thank you. I’ve puzzled over how buildings remain that are older even back to the Normans while Henry’s remaining are few in number. Someone in comments explained shoddy construction and that makes sense!
Absolutely my favorite history channel! ❤
THANK YOU..Dr Kat,Very much enjoyed..Re Barbara Villers..Total Power in the wrong hands..once more. Us Humans😢
It must have been an incredible sight. Thank you for a beautiful description of this lost palace. 👑🏰
I've never heard of this palace, thank you so much for the video, it had to be a joyful place 🏰
I first read of this palace in The Nonesuch Lure by Mary Luke. It’s a fun read. It goes into the history of the building of the palace. I hadn't realized that it had gone out of royal hands between Henry and Elizabeth.
A fascinating book with supernatural elements. I loved it and own it 😊
Loved this, i would definitely visit as part of a time travelling tour. You're a joy to watch as always x
The park that now stands on (a small portion of the site) is stunning and worth a visit. Thanks Dr Kat! Great video 🏰
Thanks Dr Kat
Always been fascinated by Nonsuch and what it must have looked like! Thanks for the video! 🏰
Nonsuch has always been one of those Tudor buildings that I wish had survived the ravages of time (and debt). It seems like it would have been a unique and beautiful place! 🏰
Great lunchtime fun! Thank you ❤🎉❤🎉
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🏰 thanks dr kat!
Yes dr kat im a tudor history buff or i like to think i am wouldn't it be wonderful to go back to tudor times and see how these magnificent palace's looked
I am from the United States and of course they taught us our history in school, and there’s no way I can forget the Alamo since I live in San Antonio Texas.
But I love to learn about England history all the way back to the 1700s. And I love watching. Peace movies, and shows funny enough. I could probably tell you more about England history and I could our own but it draws me.
I absolutely love watching Dr. Kay. She is warm and inviting. It is easy to understand her. She has great way of inviting you in and explaining all the knowledge that she has making it so easy to listen to to learn. Thank you, Dr. Kay
Thank you Dr. Kat...Enjoy your channel immensely! Happy Easter dear ❤ 🇨🇦
🏰 I wish Nonesuch hadn’t been demolished! It would be such an amazing place to visit now.
Same! It would be wonderful to see, I think!
I wanted to thank you so much for your superb video on Nonsuch Palace. I requested you make a video on this topic a while ago, and I have been eagerly awaiting it. Not only were you kind enough to agree to make a video on Nonsuch, but you did so with remarkable clarity while keeping it educational and entertaining at the same time. I always enjoy listening to your topics because they are not only insightful but encourage me to think outside the box where history is concened. Thank you once again.
Oh, thank you so much for this lovely, educational & informative video! I am a longtime American Anglophile, with a penchant for well-researched historical novels. I have often been curious about Nonsuch, and found your video to satisfy my intrigue.
I did not know about Lady Castlemaine using the dissolution of the palace to pay off her gambling debts, which I did know she had mounted up. What a shame 😢
The description of the gardens, wilderness and Grove of Diana were especially wonderful. Thank you for sharing-I will look forward to following your presentations!
⛪ fascinating. Thank you.
Always interesting and informing, thanks so much 👑 👑
I was always wondering what happened to Henrys statement piece castle. The way you described it reminded me of the illusionary castle of the field of the cloth of gold..
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I love this period.
As always, so interesting! Thank you
🏰Thanks for this video. I've always wondered what happened to this palace.
🏰 I really enjoy your historical insights. Keep up the Excellent Work!👑
Thank you 🤩
Wonderful video, thank you Dr. Kat. I'd love to live in a Nonsuch Palace!
Thanks so much for describing Nonsuch palace-what a tragic loss!
A good description of the palace's history. I used to live in Raynes Park and frequently drove to Nonsuch Park for walks, etc, and mused on the lost palace as I strolled over its foundations. It was said it rivalled Versailles in its beauty, so its demolition was an absolute tragedy. (So glad you mentioned Tallis' alleged part in its story.)
Thank you Dr Kat. I loved this video! Happy Easter and I hope G enjoys his Bluey experience!!🏰👑
If I don't get my little history lesson every day now by choosing one of Dr. Kat's videos at random, I don't feel as though my day is complete. I cannot believe it took me this long to find her!!!🥰
Such a loss! 😢
Thank you! :) Fascinating stuff, so very well presented.
Wishing you well, enjoy your Easter break, if you get one :)
Nonsuch always sounded too fantastical to be real. From it's name to its design it really is a historical marvel. Once again, this was another illuminating video on an interesting subject and it was great to hear how Nonsuch came to be demolished (though this fact is incredibly sad!).
Finally, thank you for always providing brilliant resources/your bibliography in the description. It's always really nice to know that there's the ability to find different journals, books, images and articles in a more accessible way!
Thanks Dr. Kat! Always wondered about this palace. I would have loved to have seen the gardens and the Grove of Diana.
Really interesting broadcast. Many thanks.
Great vlog, as always!!!
🏰 Lovely video Dr Kat!
Dr Kat you are my very favorite! I literally binge watch you. And the podcast (tee-hee!). I get a big kick out of you ladies making history fun and less dry.
I’m sorry I don’t post much but I am completely bedridden with lupus and stage 4 MS so it’s hard for me to type.
But I do hit that “like” button and I’ll try harder to 1:54 at least use an emogie.
Blessings and keep up the good work! I was a journalist and writer for over 49 years and I know how hard it must be to put out the quality content that you consistently provide. The research alone must be exhausting with a small child. Have you learned yet to build block towers with your feet? I had three under four at one time. Whew! I don’t know now how I did that!
Thank you for sharing this bit of royal history; it was very interesting, and your enthusiasm and passion is always wonderful. 🏰
You are brilliant!
Thank you so much for this contribution🙏🏼
I love learning new things from your videos! 🏰 It’s too bad it was torn down. 🔨⛏️
I'm more familiar with the Nonesuch dance; I'd forgotten that there was a palace named Nonesuch, too. Thank you for doing this video.
I’ve always wondered about the fate on Nonsuch. I imagined for a while that it was something out of fantasy fiction, so was grateful to view this video that covers the palace in such detail. Thanks, Dr. Kat!
I absolutely love your videos.❤ You have a calm and measured speech which is very pleasant. You have a lovely way of imparting so much information without being boring or tedious. I like the way you present both sides of a situation without judgement and let us make our own conclusions. 🏰
Fascinating! Thank you for this royal 👑 video! I've always loved the name Nonsuch and felt moved when I've driven past the park 🌳🌳🌳thinking about all those lives the place touched - documented and undocumented.
Wonderful video about the royal👑castle🏰of Nonesuch. I would so loved to have seen it. It is hard to believe that the castle was worth more when it was demolished than when it was whole. Hardly makes sense, unless the castle was so deteriorated that it would cost a fortune to refurbish.
Richmond, White Hall , Greenwich and Nonsuch, great palaces lost forever.
Told beautifully, as always. I found the conclusion horrifying. 😱
Ohhhhh i can't wait for this!
I have always been fascinated by Nonesuch! This was so great to hear about the palace! I only wish they would excavate the site again. would like to know more about the Banqueting House .
Loved living nearby and finding out about the history of the park, but sad that the palace was long gone and lost to debts. Thanks so much for the fascinating history. I’m a new subscriber and looking forward to more of your wonderful history revelations
I really like this video, I've long been fascinated by Nonsuch. It feels so weird that there is little pictorial evidence left of it. Such a shame. Great video, thank you! (:
Thank you for your content. 🙏🏻I’ve learned so much from tuning in. 👑
Great job, Kat.❤😊
This sounds like a beautiful place ! Thank you for this video !
This was fascinating and inspiring. Thank you for the video. 👑
I loved this video 😁
Hi Dr.Kat, love you and your channel 😘❤
I used to do cross-country running around Nonsuch Palace when I was a kid at school.
Dear Dr Kat, thank you for all your history but especially this one about Nonsuch Palace. You've filled in so many gaps in my knowledge. When I was around 8 or 9 years old our family lived in a small place called Stoneleigh, close to Cuddington. I had no idea there was a palace at Nunsuch, but there was a lovely park for walks, running, picnics etc. I always wondered about the name.
Thank you! After watching the Tudors on showtime I have always wondered about Nonsuch. Great video!
Very interesting! I have heard of this palace, but didn't know this! Thanks...Monica
Very interesting 👌 I've never heard of it before now,thanks from USA😊
I am following you Dr Kat!!!!!
Love your content 😊😊😊❤❤❤
This was fantastic. Thank you!
So sad that it was pulled down. Thanks for the info, Dr. Kat!🏰👑
I think it's a shame when a part of history gets lost due to deteriorating or plain demolition of it. It sounds amazing. Thank you for your great content.🏰 👑 🏰
Thank you for this piece on Nonsuch Palace and its "pleasant cheerfulness" - it had just been a name to me before. Also, I was struck by the portrait of Henry FitzAlan, Earl of Arundel - it seemed so lifelike!🏰🌳🌳
👀 Always looking forward to Dr.Kat
Thank you, Dr. Kat! I really didn't know anything about Nonsuch prior to watching your video. How sad to think it was destroyed to pay gambling debts. And how I wish Henry or his daughter Elizabeth had the court painters create a series of landscapes to document all their palaces.🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰
Excellent video Dr. Kat, as always🏰
What a wonderful light you always shine on the past. ❤️
I'm sure Barbara Villiers had her redeeming qualities, but I have to say, almost time I've heard her come up in a story of English history it's not in a very flattering context!
Great as always. Would love to know about other missing palaces/castles. 🏰
Always so informative...Thank You!
Lovely video. It was such a unique castle👑 🏰