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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Anne Boleyn made marquis of Pembroke
On the morning of Sunday, 1st September at Windsor Castle Anne Boleyn received the title of marquis of Pembroke. This was significant for a number of reasons, the first being that no other woman had ever been bestowed with the … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, Six Wives
Tagged Anne Boleyn Marquis of Pembroke, Windsor Castle
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The Ghost of Jane Seymour
I have just completed my third post in the series on Tudor hauntings where I have been focusing on the myths and stories surrounding the ghosts of the six wives of Henry VIII. This time I’ve chosen the ghost of … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Hauntings, Six Wives
Tagged Haunted Hampton Court, Jane Seymour's ghost
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Anne Boleyn’s appearance and demeanour
The debate about what Anne Boleyn actually looked like has raged for many years and I think will continue to do so as no contemporary portrait of Anne survived. The other issue is that many of the contemporary descriptions of … Continue reading
Another Anne Boleyn place joins the list
The addition of the 22nd Anne Boleyn place to our ever growing list is very exciting especially because it’s the first place to take us across the English Channel to the lush countryside of the Loire Valley in France. The … Continue reading
Historic and haunted Tudor house celebrates 500th birthday
I have just finished reading an interesting article about Paycocke’s house in Coggeshall. The home dates back to 1510 and was built by Thomas Paycocke as a testament to his growing wealth generated by the wool and cloth trade in … Continue reading
Our exclusive interview with Alison Weir
Why are readers insatiable when it comes to the Tudor period? It’s probably the most dramatic period in our history, with vivid, strong personalities. A king with six wives, two of whom were executed? You couldn’t make it up! The … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Boleyn, Books, Henry VIII, Six Wives
Tagged Alison Weir interview, Katherine of Aragon, Lure of Anne Boleyn, Tudor period
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