19th Century view of Wolsey's Gate or the 'Water Gate' as Wolsey would have known it, led directly to the river. In 1528, building work funded by Thomas Wolsey, Lord Chancellor of England,began on an ambitious project for a 'college' school in Ipswich to rival the likes of Eton College. Unfortunately the school's foundation coincided with Wolsey's fall from power over his failure to secure papal approval for Henry to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Wolsey was removed from office, arrested for treason, but died before he could be put on trial. Construction of the school ground to a halt.
"Illustrated History of England" Published by Cassel Petter & Gal
Size: 4441px × 3172px
Location: Waterside Gate, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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