Anne of Cleves – celebrating 500 years!

Today marks the 500^th anniversary of the birth of Anne of Cleves – once Queen of England and a former resident of Nyetimber Manor.

Born in Germany on 22^nd September 1515, Anne of Cleves became an integral part of England’s history upon her marriage to Henry VIII in January 1540. Whilst the marriage itself was famously short-lived, the King continued to hold his fourth wife in high regard, rewarding her with several gifts following their annulment in July 1540 – the most important of these was, of course, the Nyetimber Manor!

An essential character in Nyetimber’s wonderfully woven past; you could say Anne of Cleves is our very own Tudor Rose…

Join us in raising a glass for #AnneOfCleves!