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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Painting History: Delaroche and Lady Jane Grey Exhibition at the National Gallery
For those of you lucky enough to live nearby, the National Gallery in London is currently exhibiting Delaroche’s famous painting depicting the moment prior to Lady Jane Grey’s execution. She was only 16 years old and Queen for a mere … Continue reading
Q & A with Hilary Mantel
It’s taken me a while to add this post but it’s better late than never I say! Last year my sister was lucky enough to interview the very talented Hilary Mantel for an article published in Australia’s Who Weekly Magazine. … Continue reading
Ghost of Anne Boleyn?
Last September, after dreaming about this moment for a decade, I visited Hever Castle. Being in Anne Boleyn’s childhood home; a place that was so dear to her was beyond belief. I kept imagining her walking through the gardens and … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Boleyn, Historical Hauntings
Tagged Anne Boleyn, Ghost of Anne, Hever Castle
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Haunted Gallery Hampton Court
A reader recently wrote in to share with me a paranormal experience she had in 1987 at Hampton Court and this got me thinking about my recent visit. In September last year I was lucky enough to spend the day … Continue reading
Posted in Henry VIII, Historical Hauntings
Tagged Catherine Parr, Hampton Court, Haunted Gallery, Henry VIII, Tudors
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Medieval treasures on display in Winchester exhibition
A copy of the petition that urged the Pope to allow Henry VIII to divorce Catherine of Aragon is currently on display at The Gallery Winchester Discovery Centre as part of the Treasures of Hyde Abbey exhibition. For more information … Continue reading
Haunted Portrait of Anne Boleyn!
A reader recently wrote in to share with me a strange experience she had at Hampton Court in 1987. I find this a fascinating occurrence as I’ve never heard of an experience quite like it. Here is her story in … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Boleyn, Historical Hauntings, Six Wives
Tagged Anne Boleyn haunted hampton court
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