FOOD AND DRINK

HISTORY’S GREATEST CONUNDRUMS AND MYSTERIES SOLVED

What wine was served in Henry VIII's wine fountain? Henry VIII had an insatiable appetite for novelty, opulence and displays of generosity – so no wonder a colossal golden fountain that spouted wine instead of water appealed to him. The renowned artwork depicting Henry’s encounter with French King Francis I at the Field of the Cloth of Gold (above) in 1520 beautifully depicts this fountain. Upon the discovery of the remnants of a 16th-century fountain at Hampton Court Palace in 2008, archaeologists couldn’t resist the urge to recreate it. Rising four metres high, crafted from timber, lead and bronze, and adorned with gold leaf, this fountain also poured wine. Though some may consider it a bit over-the-top by today’s standards, Tudor guests would have been mesmerised by the grandeur of…

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History Revealed (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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