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…
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Anne Boleyn | London | London | PLACES | Tower of London
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…
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Buckden Palace & the Most Obstinate Woman That May Be
This blog includes a gallery of images from my on-location podcast recording at Buckden Towers, formerly known as Buckden Palace. This medieval fortified house and bishop’s palace is most famous for its association with Queen Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife. After Katherine refused to accept the annulment of her marriage and the title of Dowager Princess of Wales, she was moved between several residences. In July 1533, she was brought to Buckden Towers under house arrest.
Although much of the complex has changed over time, key Tudor-era features survive, including the The Great Tower (or Inner Gatehouse). During this episode, I’m joined by Frances Farmer as we tour this incredible building, re-imagining it as Katherine would have known it.
