The Shocking Arrest of Anne Boleyn
On 2 May 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn, the second queen consort of Henry VIII of England, was arrested at Greenwich…
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Tudor Art Exhibition: ‘Love’s Labour’s Found’ at the Philip Mould Gallery
In this month’s episode, Sarah talks to Lawrence Hendra, Director of Research from The Philip Mould Gallery. Follow Sarah’s on-site visit,…
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Tudor Places to Visit Outside of London: Travel Essentials
You’re in the right place if you’re looking for inspiration or tips for your next Tudor trip. Here in Travel…
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Leez Priory & The Most Notorious Villain in Tudor History
When one of the most commonly cited life achievements of a man is the illegal torture of a defenceless young…
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Chesworth House & The Scandalous Undoing of Katherine Howard
This post contains some affiliate links When Katherine Howard stepped upon the scaffold at The Tower of London to make…
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Mary Queen of Scots: A Glittering Future at the French Court
All I can tell you is that I account myself one of the happiest women in the world. These words…
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The Memorialisation of Mary, Queen of Scots: The Making of an Icon
This blog is adapted from an interview, recorded for my podcast, The Tudor History & Travel Show. Our historian is Dr…
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Middleham Castle: Daunting Fortress, Luxurious Home and One Priceless Jewel!
Middleham Castle sits in the wide-open, rugged and beautiful landscape of North Yorkshire, about 230 miles north of London and…
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Kimbolton Castle: The Final Days and Death of Katherine of Aragon
This blog was updated in winter 2026 to include a gallery of images accompanying my on-location podcast episode in The Tudor…
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Rievaulx Abbey & the Brutal Dissolution of the Monasteries
This blog is adapted from an ‘on-location’ interview recorded for an episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show. Our…
