Monthly Archives: July 2010

On this day in 1540 Thomas Cromwell was executed

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Natalie

On this day in 1540 Thomas Cromwell met a gruesome end on Tower Hill. Some would say he got what he deserved after having been crucial in the demise of many others. This is what Cranmer had to say to … Continue reading →

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Possible Portrait of Mary Tudor?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Natalie

I have just read a very interesting post about this portrait of an ‘English Princess’ dated back to 1535. Originally it was implied that the sitter was Mary Tudor but of course this presents some problems because in 1535 Mary … Continue reading →

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Penshurst Place

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Natalie

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The list of Tudor and Anne Boleyn related places grows!

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Natalie

I am very happy to say that I have just added the 16th Tudor/Anne Boleyn place to my On the Tudor Trail list! It is none other than Henry VIII’s pleasure palace- Hampton Court. Hampton Court Palace is undoubtedly one … Continue reading →