Ockwells Manor and the Legend of the Severed Head
History is full of legends. One such story revolves around the tale of what happened to Sir Henry Norris’ (sometimes…
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Anne Boleyn | Kent | PLACES
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…
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Burying the Tudors: More Tales from Inside the Vault
With the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, the nation has seen her coffin travel from Balmoral, to Edinburgh to…
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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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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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Elizabeth I | London | London | PLACES
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 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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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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Henry VIII | London | London | PLACES
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…
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Nottingham Castle: A Sinister Place ‘Full Royal’
You probably won’t know this, but in the sixteenth century, Nottingham Castle was one of THE premier castles in all…
