To what extent did Henry VIII continue his father’s work? When Henry VIII took over the throne in 1509 he was very determined to create a contrasting image of that of his dead father. Henry VII had been obsessed with making sure his place on the throne was never threatened he had worked hard in maintaining his dynasty against conspiracies real and imaginary. The last years of his reign had seen the nobility ruthlessly controlled …showed first 75 words of 407 total…

…showed last 75 words of 407 total…interest in government issues but took no interest in his court. Henry VIII court was a very grand one. He wanted to impress everyone that visited his court such as the nobility and foreign ambassadors. Frequent banquets and jousting tournaments were organised. Henry acquired works of art and tapestries. It was the place to be seen, Henry didn’t waist his time on tedious government tasks instead he spent his time working on his court.