The Kenilworth Portraits: The Images Elizabeth I Never Saw
When Dudley stood back and admired the two new, full-length paintings hanging on the walls of his Warwickshire home at…
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5 Mouth-Watering Summer Tudor Recipes Not to be Missed!
In Tudor England, July and August were the months of plenty, with fresh fruit ripe for harvest. So it comes…
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The Priory of St John: Power, Influence and Prestige in Tudor London
One of my favourite things in the world is uncovering a hidden gem; a little-known Tudor fact, artefact or location….
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The Death and Burial of Elizabeth I: Hidden Tales from Inside the Vault
With the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, I couldn’t help thinking of the demise of her namesake,…
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The Chequers’ Ring & The Mysterious Riddle of the Woman in the Portrait
This post contains some affiliate links The fabulous Chequers’ Ring, so-called because it resides in Chequers, the UK Prime Minister’s…
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The Old Palace Of Hatfield: The Cradle Of The Elizabethan Age
This blog accompanies my on-location visit to Hatfield House. I explore the history of Hatfield as a location associated with Elizabeth I. Included is a gallery of accompanying images taken during my recent visit.
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Dine Like Henry VIII! Four Fantastic Tudor Recipes Fit for a King
This post contains some affiliate links While an average Tudor family would have lived on a diet of stewed vegetables,…
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The Palace of Collyweston: The Incredible Hunt for a Lost Tudor Power-House
The Palace of Collyweston has become nothing short of the stuff of legend. This was an extensive Tudor palace favoured…
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An Audience with Henry VIII: Behind the Mask
What if you could meet King Henry VIII of England? What questions would you be dying to ask him? How…
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Blackfriars: The Very Public Stage for a Right Royal Row
It is a day of seismic importance, 21 June 1529. Many have gathered here alongside you in the Parliament Hall…
