Thornbury

Thornbury anchors a key stop on King Henry VIII's summer progress itinerary, a noble seat where the royal entourage halts amid their countryside tour. Cromwell dictates its inclusion from his Austin Friars study, positioning it alongside estates like Wolf Hall for royal visits filled with feasting, hunting, and political displays. The location embodies Tudor power dynamics, as courtiers navigate loyalty and ambition under the king's watchful eye during these strategic pauses.