22nd Feb. 2017.

‘Suffolk Palace’ was the name given, after 1370s, to a large medieval mansion and grounds that existed on a triangular plot in the north-west section of theĀ  medieval walled town of Hull. It was probably partly in existence by the end of the 13th century but was expanded by the De la Pole brothers William and Richard early in the following century. It figured significantly in the events surrounding Henry VIII’s Northern Progress of 1541 and in Charles I’s dealings with Hull Corporation 1639-’41. It had probably been demolished by the end of the 17th century but much of the grounds lasted into the 18th century (see above – extract from Thew’s map of Hull, 1784). Will add my full article to list of pdfs soon.