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,…
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…
The Old Palace of Hatfield: The Cradle of the Elizabethan Age
The Old Palace of Hatfield was one of the most significant places in the life of Elizabeth I. It was…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Human Face of Elizabeth I
Do you find most of the portraits of Elizabeth I frustratingly aloof? The majestic ‘Virgin Queen’, her face and hair…