17th May 1536- Execution of George Boleyn
On the morning of Wednesday, 17th May 1536 George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton and Mark Smeaton were led out of the western entrance… [more]
Anne Boleyn Badges, Symbolism & Mottoes
The Falcon Anne’s identification as ‘the white falcon’ has its origins in the heraldic crests of the Butlers, earls of Ormonde.… [more]
Tudor Christmas and New Year Celebrations
With Christmas less than two months away, I have started thinking about presents for the family, Christmas decorations and Christmas cards. I have also… [more]
Anne Boleyn, ‘the late Quene’, from The Inventory of King Henry VIII
Background Six months after the death of King Henry VIII in 1547, a formal inventory of his moveable property was drawn up. The inventory took eighteen… [more]
Women's Hygiene in Tudor England
A question that I have seen comes up regularly in forums and chats is how did women cope with menstruation in the sixteenth century? According to Ninya… [more]
Anne Boleyn’s Arrival at the Tower of London
On the 2nd May 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn was arrested and transported from Greenwich to the Tower of London in full daylight. It is often stated that… [more]
Tudor Tombs and Burials
Lady Margaret Beaufort (31 May 1443 – 29 June 1509) Lady Margaret Beaufort was the mother of King Henry VII and grandmother of King Henry VIII. Lady… [more]
Walking the Route of Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession
Walking the Route of Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession By Zoe Bramley from London History Walks At around 17:00 on Saturday 31st May, a fine spring… [more]
Anne Boleyn's Remains & Restoration of the chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula
In the 19th century the historian Thomas Babington Macaulay visited the chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London and recorded his impressions… [more]
Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I’s Coronation
A friend of mine recently wrote to me to share some information he’d read about Anne Boleyn in a book by Trea Martyn, called Elizabeth in the Garden.… [more]
In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn
I am delighted to share with you that the non-fiction book I have co-authored with Sarah Morris, In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, is now available for… [more]
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In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn Available on Amazon US
Just a quick post to let you know that In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, the non-fiction book that I have co-authored with Sarah Morris, is now available for pre-order on Amazon US! You can pre-order it through On the Tudor Trail's bookstore here (which is a great help to me, as I get a very small percentage of the sale from Amazon and put it towards the cost of running the website) or directly from Amazon.com. Thank you in advance for your support! … [Read More...]
Nuns in Tudor England
I am delighted to welcome novelist and poet Sarah Kennedy to On the Tudor Trail and share with you her guest post about nuns in Tudor England. Sarah is the author of The Altarpiece, a historical mystery set in Tudor England and is in the process of writing book number two in the Cross and Crown series. Welcome Sarah! Nuns in Tudor England Where did the nuns go when Henry VIII broke from Rome and closed the religious houses? This was the question that drove me to write my first novel, The … [Read More...]
Kingdom For A Heart: The Courtship of Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn
Last March my friend Mike Glaeser gave a lecture at the University of New Hampshire on the courtship of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. He has only recently uploaded it to YouTube, so please take a look! [tube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47kFjUtiSVg&feature=youtu.be [/tube] … [Read More...]
In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn
I am delighted to share with you that the non-fiction book I have co-authored with Sarah Morris, In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, is now available for pre-order on Amazon UK and The Book Depository, which offers free shipping worldwide! In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, published by Amberley Publishing, will be released in the UK on 28 September 2013. The synopsis: On the morning of 19 May 1536, a French blade stilled the heart of an English queen. Her name was Anne Boleyn and her story … [Read More...]
Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor
On this day in 1515, Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor were married at Greenwich Palace and so what better day than today, to share with you a guest post about the couple, written by Katherine Marcella. Happy 498th wedding anniversary Charles and Mary! Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor An Interlude By Katherine Marcella Summers for Henry VIII were leisurely. The large palaces along the Thames were closed, and the courtiers released to their manors to conduct their own business rather than … [Read More...]
Interview with Dr John Guy & Giveaway!
To celebrate the upcoming release (25 April 2013 in the UK) of Dr John Guy's The Children of Henry VIII, I will be giving away three copies! I am also delighted to share with you a Q & A with the author. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Children of Henry VIII you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage). Then simply leave a comment after my interview with John Guy, between now and 30 April … [Read More...]
Fallen in Love: The Secret Heart of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London
FALLEN IN LOVE is an extraordinary play about the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, written and directed by Joanna Carrick and produced by Red Rose Chain theatre company. This unique theatrical event is being staged at the Tower of London, the site of Anne's trial, execution and final resting place, from May 7 to June 16 and will be performed in the Banqueting Suite of the New Armouries. This story of love, betrayal, jealousy and treason has been hailed by author and historian Alison Wier, as … [Read More...]
Katherine of Aragon Informed that Henry had Married Anne Boleyn
On 10 April 1533, Eustace Chapuys wrote to Charles V to inform him, among other things, that the previous day (9 April), the king had sent a delegation of Councillors, including the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, to inform Katherine that the king had married Anne Boleyn and that she should now refrain from calling herself queen and instead adopt the title of 'duchess', (Dowager Princess of Wales). The following is an extract from Chapuys’ letter: Notwithstanding the remonstrances … [Read More...]
The Creation of Anne Boleyn — Guest post & Giveaway!
To celebrate the upcoming release (April 9, 2013) of Susan Bordo's The Creation of Anne Boleyn: A New Look at England's Most Notorious Queen, I will be giving away five copies! I am also very excited to share with you this blog-post written by Susan and based on material from the book. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Creation of Anne Boleyn you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our … [Read More...]
The Death of Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales
In late December 1501, Ludlow Castle became the home of young newlyweds, fifteen-year-old Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, and his sixteen-year-old Spanish bride, Katherine of Aragon. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the River Teme, the ancient and impressive fortress was an important strategic stronghold for control of the Welsh Marches and, as recorded by a chronicler of the time, Arthur and Katherine had been sent there, ‘to keep liberal hospitality and to minister to the rude Welshman … [Read More...]
Always on the Trail of the Tudors – West Stow Hall
As some of you may already know my husband and I have decided to take the family to the UK for a month later this year and so we have been busy booking accommodation, well, I say we but my hubby, Chris, has done the bulk of this job and fantastically well I should add. After sitting down together to work out the itinerary he got busy on the internet trying to find family friendly B&Bs at each of our stops, not as easy as it sounds as we are staying at over twenty different locations … [Read More...]
New Tudor Books 2013
It looks as though 2013 is going to be a very busy year of reading with so many fascinating Tudor books being released. Here is a little taste of what's to come! The Creation of Anne Boleyn: A New Look at England's Most Notorious Queen by Susan Bordo Publication Date: 9 April 2013 Synopsis: Part biography, part cultural history, The Creation of Anne Boleyn is a fascinating reconstruction of Anne’s life and an illuminating look at her afterlife in the popular imagination. Why is Anne so … [Read More...]
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