The original palace was given to Edward II in 1305 by the Bishop of Durham, Anthony Bek, and used as a royal residence from the 14th to the 16th century. According to one account the incident which inspired Edward III's foundation of the Order of the Garter took place here. As the favourite palace of Henry IV it played host to Manuel II Palaiologos, the only Byzantine emperor ever to visit England, from December 1400 to January 1401, with a joust being given in his honour. There is still a jousting tilt yard. Edward IV built the Great Hall in the 1470s, a young Henry VIII back when he was known as Prince Henry also grew up here; it was here in 1499 that he met and impressed the scholar Erasmus, introduced by Thomas More. Erasmus described the occasion:
Eltham developed along part of the road from London to Maidstone and lies 3 miles (4.8km) almost due south of Woolwich. Mottingham, to the south, became part of the parish on the abolition of all extra-parochial areas, which were rare anomalies in the parish system. Eltham College and other parts of Mottingham were even before the 1860s therefore not considered within Eltham's boundaries.
From the 6th century Eltham was in the ancient Lathe of Sutton at Hone. In the 1086 Domesday Book its hundred was named Gren[u/v]iz (Greenwich), which by the 1166 was renamed Blachehedfeld(Blackheath) because it had become the location of the annual or more frequent hundred gathering.
1983-1997: The London Borough of Greenwich wards of Avery Hill, Coldharbour, Deansfield, Eltham Park, Herbert, Middle Park, New Eltham, Nightingale, Palace, Sherard, Sutcliffe, Tarn, and Well Hall.
1997-2010: The London Borough of Greenwich wards of Avery Hill, Coldharbour, Deansfield, Eltham Park, Herbert, Middle Park, New Eltham, Palace, Plumstead Common, Sherard, Shrewsbury, Slade, Sutcliffe, Tarn, and Well Hall.
2010-present: The London Borough of Greenwich wards of Coldharbour and New Eltham, Eltham North, Eltham South, Eltham West, Kidbrooke with Hornfair, Middle Park and Sutcliffe, and Shooters Hill.
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published: 12 Mar 2015
Gardens Through History | Episode 3: Eltham Palace Gardens
Stroll around the fascinating Eltham Palace Gardens and discover the intriguing mix of medieval features woven into the landscape of this arts and crafts garden.
Join florist, gardener, and designer Hazel Gardiner, as she explores the history of Eltham Palace Gardens and find out how the gardeners maintain the appearance and carefully balance historical accuracy and horticultural skill. Plus, some gardening tips for you to try at home.
This is the third episode in the Gardens through History series which explores picturesque English Heritage garden sites across the country, their history, the talented teams who care for them, and how they still honour their origins.
Plan your visit to Eltham Palace Gardens: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eltham-palace-and-gardens
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Following an investment of £1.7 million and 18 months of intense research and renovation, step inside the new-look Eltham Palace and take a guided tour of the C...
Following an investment of £1.7 million and 18 months of intense research and renovation, step inside the new-look Eltham Palace and take a guided tour of the Courtauld’s family home with curator Lester Oram.
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Following an investment of £1.7 million and 18 months of intense research and renovation, step inside the new-look Eltham Palace and take a guided tour of the Courtauld’s family home with curator Lester Oram.
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Stroll around the fascinating Eltham Palace Gardens and discover the intriguing mix of medieval features woven into the landscape of this arts and crafts garden...
Stroll around the fascinating Eltham Palace Gardens and discover the intriguing mix of medieval features woven into the landscape of this arts and crafts garden.
Join florist, gardener, and designer Hazel Gardiner, as she explores the history of Eltham Palace Gardens and find out how the gardeners maintain the appearance and carefully balance historical accuracy and horticultural skill. Plus, some gardening tips for you to try at home.
This is the third episode in the Gardens through History series which explores picturesque English Heritage garden sites across the country, their history, the talented teams who care for them, and how they still honour their origins.
Plan your visit to Eltham Palace Gardens: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eltham-palace-and-gardens
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Stroll around the fascinating Eltham Palace Gardens and discover the intriguing mix of medieval features woven into the landscape of this arts and crafts garden.
Join florist, gardener, and designer Hazel Gardiner, as she explores the history of Eltham Palace Gardens and find out how the gardeners maintain the appearance and carefully balance historical accuracy and horticultural skill. Plus, some gardening tips for you to try at home.
This is the third episode in the Gardens through History series which explores picturesque English Heritage garden sites across the country, their history, the talented teams who care for them, and how they still honour their origins.
Plan your visit to Eltham Palace Gardens: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eltham-palace-and-gardens
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Following an investment of £1.7 million and 18 months of intense research and renovation, step inside the new-look Eltham Palace and take a guided tour of the Courtauld’s family home with curator Lester Oram.
Find out more: http://ow.ly/KfnOP
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Stroll around the fascinating Eltham Palace Gardens and discover the intriguing mix of medieval features woven into the landscape of this arts and crafts garden.
Join florist, gardener, and designer Hazel Gardiner, as she explores the history of Eltham Palace Gardens and find out how the gardeners maintain the appearance and carefully balance historical accuracy and horticultural skill. Plus, some gardening tips for you to try at home.
This is the third episode in the Gardens through History series which explores picturesque English Heritage garden sites across the country, their history, the talented teams who care for them, and how they still honour their origins.
Plan your visit to Eltham Palace Gardens: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eltham-palace-and-gardens
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The original palace was given to Edward II in 1305 by the Bishop of Durham, Anthony Bek, and used as a royal residence from the 14th to the 16th century. According to one account the incident which inspired Edward III's foundation of the Order of the Garter took place here. As the favourite palace of Henry IV it played host to Manuel II Palaiologos, the only Byzantine emperor ever to visit England, from December 1400 to January 1401, with a joust being given in his honour. There is still a jousting tilt yard. Edward IV built the Great Hall in the 1470s, a young Henry VIII back when he was known as Prince Henry also grew up here; it was here in 1499 that he met and impressed the scholar Erasmus, introduced by Thomas More. Erasmus described the occasion:
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