The subject of this month’s Tudor Travel Show: Extra is the re-attribution of a ‘Portrait of an Unknown Lady’, now known to be Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn and former mistress of King Henry VIII. Here, I am posting the picture for those of you who wish to see a visual to accompany the episode in which I speak to Justin Davies, one of the key researchers on the project. You can listen to the episode here.
What are your favourite Tudor locations associated with Anne Boleyn? Where do you dream of visiting? Hever Castle? Well, of…
A Brief Introduction to Cotswold Wool Churches Known for its rolling hills and charming villages, the Cotswolds is home to…
Tudor Tomb:
Name and Title: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester
Born: 24 June 1532
Died: 4 September 1548.
Buried: The Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary’s Church, Warwick.
Read more and see images and a video of the tomb here…
This post contains some affiliate links During her lifetime, Katherine Parr was a truly remarkable woman; and yet in death,…
This six-day tour of North Yorkshire will take you to the majestic abbeys and mighty castles that are synonymous with the county. It incorporates the great city of York, a northern stronghold in the Tudor period.ย There is plenty of medieval and Tudor history to enjoy. So, let’s get time travelling!
This week I am revisiting Hever Castle in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. I went along on a…
