Tewkesbury Abbey Consecrated in 1121, Tewkesbury Abbey thrived for many years until the time of The Reformation when, in 1540, the monastery was dissolved on the orders of Henry VIII and most of the monastery buildings were lost. But the Abbey itself survived after being saved by the townsfolk of Tewkesbury. 🎥leevistal | Beautiful old libraries, castles and ancient architecture

📷@leevistal Tewkesbury Abbey Consecrated in 1121, Tewkesbury Abbey thrived for many years until the time of The Reformation when, in 1540, the monastery was dissolved on the orders of Henry VIII and most of the monastery buildings were lost. But the Abbey itself survived after being saved by the townsfolk of Tewkesbury. | Beautiful old libraries, castles and ancient architecture