‘Notes From Anne Boleyn’ by Geoff Proudley
In this guest blog, we find out about Geoff Proudley’s new album ‘Notes From Anne Boleyn’, and some of his inspiration and reason for composing these pieces.
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Minster Lovell: Old Swan & Minster Mill
Step back in time at Minster Lovell, an idyllic Oxfordshire village with a dramatic Tudor past. Uncover the stories of Richard III, Francis Lovell, Jasper Tudor and Henry VII, and discover a historic place to stay.
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Copy of The 1502 Progress: Coates / Cotes, Gloucestershire
Just as with Beverston, the mention of Cotes as a location on the 1502 progress is fleeting.
Coates is a parish about three miles west of Cirencester in Gloucestershire. During the medieval and Tudor periods, Cirencester was a thriving wool town. Henry had visited Cirencester before, on at least one occasion. The choice of Cotes Place as a lodging for the royal party may have meant that the King could rekindle acquaintances with the wool merchants of the nearby town.
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Tudor Raglan Castle: From Fortress to Palace
This show notes page accompanies my on-location visit to Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales. This late medieval castle has some incredible Tudor features, many still visible today. This blog and images accompany a podcast episode, recorded at Raglan Castle.
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Craigmillar Castle and the Craigmillar Bond
“…lifting here and there its grey turrets above the foliage, silent. lonely and sublime. It stands the sovereign of the…
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Peterborough Cathedral and the Final Resting Place of Katherine of Aragon
This show notes page accompanies the third podcast episode in a mini-series to commemorate the life of Katherine of Aragon. I visit Peterborough Cathedral, where Katherine is buried, to learn more about this exquisite building. This show notes page includes a gallery of images and accompanies a podcast episode.
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Henry VIII, King of England and Lord of Ireland
Name and Titles: Henry Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland. Born: 28 June 1491, Palace of Placentia, Greenwich, England Died: 28…
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The House That Time Forgot: Exploring Haddon Hall
This show notes page accompanies my on-location visit to Haddon Hall in Derbyshire. Left untouched for nearly 200 years, Haddon escaped the architectural and decorative changes of later periods, making it an extraordinary time capsule.
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Blickling Hall and the Boleyns: Tracing a Tudor Tragedy
These show notes accompany a special commemorative podcast episode from Blickling Hall, as we mark the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution on May 19 1536. Often believed to be her birthplace, Blickling offers a hauntingly beautiful backdrop to reflect on Anne’s dramatic life, legacy and tragic end.
Explore the stories, legends, and Tudor connections hidden within this historic Norfolk estate, as we delve into the life of one of history’s most fascinating queens.
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The Lost Heir: Arthur Tudor At Worcester Cathedral
This show notes pages accompanies my on-location podcast from Worcester Cathedral. To commemorate the anniversary of the premature death of Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, I have recorded a two-part podcast series. In this episode, Part II, I follow the story of Arthur’s body’s transfer to Worcester Cathedral for burial.
