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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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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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…
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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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Briis-sous-Forges: A Sophisticated French Education or Simply a Harlot in Exile?
This is the story of a legend. It concerns Anne Boleyn; a woman who in so many ways remains an…
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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.
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Anne Boleyn | London | London | PLACES
Anne Boleyn is Presented as Queen at Greenwich Palace
Easter is upon us; it is a time of rebirth and celebration. But in Tudor terms, what springs to mind…
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The Bishop of London’s Palace & an Audacious Game of Thrones?
When Henry VIII fought openly with his wife at the trial of Blackfriars, he sought to undermine her story that…
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Old St Paul’s: The Tudor Rose and the Spanish Pomegranate Entwine – Part I
Katherine of Aragon Marries Arthur, Prince of Wales In the run-up to the release of the TV series, The Spanish…
