House of Tudor ruled their domains for just over a century. Henry VIII was the only son of Henry VII to live to the age of maturity. Issues around the royal succession (including marriage and the succession rights of women) became major political themes during the Tudor era. The House of Stuart, descended from Henry VII's daughter Margaret, came to power in 1603 when Elizabeth I died and the Tudor line failed. For analysis of politics, diplomacy and social history, see Tudor period. The Tudors descended on Henry VII's mother's side from John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset, one of the illegitimate children
Tudor House School 'games' box in Medley House was presented by Charlie MacDonald (boarder 2004-2005). The choir at Tudor House once carried a lantern as they left the chapel. Now they carry a cross. Madame Marie France Goodwin taught at Tudor House School (1994-2004) in the old French room, located on the path under the gym. The main library desk was donated in memory of Roma Doreen Dixon. The first head Choristors of Tudor House were C.J.R. Arnott and J.B.C.Egan (1954). The wall going through the garden next to the hall was built to be a memorial wall but was never finished. In