Inside William The Conqueror's Perfectly Preserved Royal Castle

Built in 1067, Rockingham Castle was William The Conqueror's royal stronghold. Over 900 years it evolved into a Tudor home and later a family residence, demonstrating the adaptive reuse of historical buildings. The castle is rich in literary and artistic history, including connections to Charles Dickens and various renovations reflecting different architectural styles and periods, from Georgian to Victorian influences. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email owned-enquiries@. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-ren