The Burial of Anne Boleyn and the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula
When Anne Boleyn was executed within the precinct of the Tower of London on 19 May 1536, no provision had…
Dreamy Anne Boleyn Locations for the Discerning Time Traveller
What are your favourite Tudor locations associated with Anne Boleyn? Where do you dream of visiting? Hever Castle? Well, of…
Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession
Following Anne Boleyn’s coronation procession, on Whitsunday 1 June 1533, my Lady Marquess of Pembroke was finally crowned Queen of…
Eltham Palace: London’s Royal Nursery
?Eltham was a once-great medieval palace. During the Tudor period, it was home to the likes of Prince Henry (the…
Le Temps Viendra & The Death of Anne Boleyn
As the anniversary of the heartbreaking events of 19 May 1536 approach, those faithful servants of Anne Boleyn remember her…
The 1535 Progress, Anne Boleyn and Me: An Adventure in Time!
A little later than scheduled, on 8 or 9 July 1535, Henry VIII set out from Windsor Castle in Berkshire…
Acton Court: An Authentic Tudor Courtier’s House
Acton Court is an exquisite example of a courtier’s house from the early Tudor period. I will say more about…
The Holbein Gate & the Secret Marriage of Anne Boleyn
In the early hours of the morning, on 25 January 1533, the slight figure of a woman made her way…
Hever at Christmas: Festive Traditions and Momentous Decisions!
This week I am revisiting Hever Castle in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. I went along on a…
Calais: The Glittering Triumph of Anne Boleyn
Let me introduce you to one of the most beguiling cities of Tudor England: Calais. In the first half of…