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The Bassano Family: ‘Excellent and esteemed above all others’

7th April 2021

The Bassano Family: ‘Excellent and esteemed above all others’

Jack Evans, a Collections Volunteer at the Charterhouse explores the story of the Bassanos of Venice who were billeted at the Charterhouse in the 16th century. At the beginning of 1539, Henry VIII was once again preparing for marriage. The French ambassador reported that the king ‘gives himself up... continue

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