The Forgotten Years of Anne Boleyn: The Court Of Savoy – Margaret of Austria’s Luxury Palace
I am delighted to be hosting a stop on Sylvia Barbara Soberton’s virtual book tour for her new book, The Forgotten…
Tudor Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral witnessed the coronation of the young Henry III in 1216 and a visit from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535. The current cathedral, as we know it today, was predominantly built between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries. It is known for its glorious Gothic architecture, tombs and the finest cloisters in the country.
The cathedral is also famous for its stunning medieval stained glass windows.
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Mary Queen of Scots: A Glittering Future at the French Court
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