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…
Hever Castle: In Search of the Boleyn Family Home
Hever Castle is at the top of practically every Tudor lover’s wish-list of places to visit. In this blog, we…
The Royal Apartments at the Tower & the Scandalous Killing of Anne Boleyn
This post contains some affiliate links Tomorrow marks the day when an English queen was executed on charges that were…
Briis-sous-Forges: A Sophisticated French Education or Simply a Harlot in Exile?
This is the story of a legend. It concerns Anne Boleyn; a woman who in so many ways remains an…
Greenwich Palace: Anne Boleyn is Presented as Queen
Easter is upon us; it is a time of rebirth and celebration. But in Tudor terms, what springs to mind…
Blickling Hall, Norfolk: The Perfect Autumn Getaway
Cover image: The Parterre by Martin Pettitt via Wikimedia Commons – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Autumn is about to burst…
The Life of Anne Boleyn – When the Ordinary Feels Extraordinary!
On 19th May, we remember Anne Boleyn. As a lover of Tudor history, you will know all about the dramatic…
Anne Boleyn’s Execution: The Surprising Truth
This post contains some affiliate links How does the run-up to 19 May and Anne Boleyn’s execution make you feel?…