Monthly Archives: February 2011

A review of The Virgin Widow by Anne O’Brien

What separates the good from the great when it comes to historical fiction is the author’s ability to seamlessly weave fact and fiction whilst simultaneously transporting us back in time via an engrossing storyline and vibrant characters. Another important factor … Continue reading

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In what year was Anne Boleyn born? Part 1

Part 1- 1501 The date of Anne Boleyn’s birth and the relative ages of her brother and sister have caused much debate over the years. There are two prominent schools of thought when it comes down to Anne’s DOB, circa … Continue reading

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Tudor Survivor: The Life and Times of Courtier William Paulet

I have just stumbled upon this book by Margaret Scard due to be published in April 2011. Here is a synopsis provided by The History Press: William Paulet was the sine qua non of the Tudor courtier. For an astonishing … Continue reading

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Natalie Dormer offers her support to help save Anne Boleyn’s portrait!

I am delighted to share with you that British actress Natalie Dormer, well known for her role as Anne Boleyn in Showtime’s The Tudors, has pledged her support to the fundraising efforts for the restoration of Anne Boleyn’s National Portrait … Continue reading

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A Queen’s Childhood

Today’s addition is a guest post written by Maggie Secara author of ‘A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603: Elizabethan Commonplaces for Writers, Actors and Re-enactors.’ Maggie also runs Renaissance: The Elizabethan World, a fabulous website overflowing with information about life … Continue reading

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Exclusive interview with historian Suzannah Lipscomb

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is a lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia. From February 2007 to August 2010 she was Research Curator at Hampton Court Palace and is now an External Consultant to Historic Royal Palaces. … Continue reading

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