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…
Buckden Palace & the Most Obstinate Woman That May Be
To Charles Brandon, Katherine of Aragon was simply ‘the most obstinate woman that may be’. Having been discarded by her…
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Anne Boleyn is Presented as Queen at Greenwich Palace
Easter is upon us; it is a time of rebirth and celebration. But in Tudor terms, what springs to mind…
The Bishop of London’s Palace & an Audacious Game of Thrones?
When Henry VIII fought openly with his wife at the trial of Blackfriars, he sought to undermine her story that…
Old St Paul’s: The Tudor Rose and the Spanish Pomegranate Entwine – Part I
Katherine of Aragon Marries Arthur, Prince of Wales In the run-up to the release of the TV series, The Spanish…
Tickenhill House: The Tudor Palace on the Hill
Sometimes, the lesser-known Tudor locations are the most fascinating. When we read about them, it is like opening a whole…
Ludlow Castle: The Playground of Princes
This blog accompanies my on-location visit to Ludlow Castle, to commemorate the death of Arthur Tudor. I explore the history of Ludlow Castle as a location associated with Arthur Tudor and Princess Mary, who, as Princess of Wales, followed in her uncle’s footsteps by spending time at Ludlow. Included is a gallery of accompanying images taken during my recent visit.
Suffolk Place: Tudor Southwark’s Des-Res
Sometimes I get ridiculously fixated on knowing more about a lost Tudor building; it gets under my skin and won’t…
Old London Bridge: Traders, Travellers & Traitors
What if you could time-travel to Tudor London? What places would be on your ‘must see’ list? I have a…
Oatlands Palace and its Ill-Fated, Summer Bride
Early on what must have been a cold February morning in 1542, just after sunrise, a young woman walked out…