Simon Thurley

Roman Holidays

Simon Thurley, Director of the Museum of London, describes the discovery at the bottom of his garden that changed his life.

The Lost Palace of Whitehall

On the tercentenary of the fire that destroyed it, Simon Thurley describes the significance of the royal Palace of Whitehall to the Tudor and Stuart monarchs who lived there.

Palaces for a Nouveau Riche King

The king on the move - Simon Thurley discusses the style and range of palaces and great houses Henry VIII had available to house him and his peripatetic court.