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…
When Dudley stood back and admired the two new, full-length paintings hanging on the walls of his Warwickshire home at…
One of my favourite things in the world is uncovering a hidden gem; a little-known Tudor fact, artefact or location….
With the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, I couldn’t help thinking of the demise of her namesake,…
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.
The Palace of Collyweston has become nothing short of the stuff of legend. This was an extensive Tudor palace favoured…
It is a day of seismic importance, 21 June 1529. Many have gathered here alongside you in the Parliament Hall…
You probably won’t know this, but in the sixteenth century, Nottingham Castle was one of THE premier castles in all…
This post contains some affiliate links Tomorrow marks the day when an English queen was executed on charges that were…
To Charles Brandon, Katherine of Aragon was simply ‘the most obstinate woman that may be’. Having been discarded by her…
Easter is upon us; it is a time of rebirth and celebration. But in Tudor terms, what springs to mind…