Monthly Archives: May 2011

Henry VIII’s Marriage to Jane Seymour

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Natalie

On this day in history, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour were married by Archbishop Cranmer in a private ceremony in the Queen’s Closet at Whitehall Palace. Henry’s third wedding came only eleven days after the execution of his second wife, … Continue reading →

The person behind the posts

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Natalie

It has been a little while now that I have wanted to thank you all for your support and encouragement. I receive many lovely emails from readers thanking me for the time I dedicate to the website and for the … Continue reading →

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Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Natalie

Between the years of 1483 and 1601, the Tower of London bore witness to the executions of seven famous prisoners: Lord Hastings in 1483, Queen Anne Boleyn in 1536, Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury in 1541, Queen Katherine Howard in … Continue reading →

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Images of Tudor Queens

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Natalie

On the 1st September Alison Weir will be giving a lecture at the National Portrait Gallery about ‘Images of Tudor Queens.’ ‘Alison Weir looks at iconic portraits of Anne Boleyn and other Tudor queens from the Gallery’s collection, and discusses … Continue reading →

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The Boleyns and Wickham Court

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Natalie

Wickham Court today is an independent co-educational day school located in West Wickham, Kent. My interest in the building arose after reading a statement on the school’s website that states that the building is the ancestral home of the Heydon … Continue reading →

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Anne Boleyn inspired greeting cards!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Natalie

May 19 is a sad day for Anne Boleyn fans as we remember the tragic way in which Anne left this world but I thought it a good day to honour the memory of this remarkable Queen by sharing some … Continue reading →