Monthly Archives: August 2011

Where Tudor Spirits Dwell…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Natalie

I am delighted to be able to share with you an extract from my sister’s second book due out in bookstores in 3 days! Where Spirits Dwell unearths the creaking, spine-chilling moments when ghosts appear in suburbia and takes readers inside … Continue reading →

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Dressing Anne Boleyn

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Natalie

I recently posted about some gowns that Anne Boleyn purchased for herself and the Princess Elizabeth between January and April 1536. Today I wanted to mention two pairs of detachable sleeves, which have been identified as belonging to Anne as … Continue reading →

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Evening Lectures at Hampton Court Palace

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Natalie

Just a quick post to share with you some wonderful lectures and events that will be taking place over the next few months at Hampton Court Palace. The focus is on Elizabeth I and her court, exploring everything from what … Continue reading →

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Items of dress for Queen Anne Boleyn & the Princess Elizabeth

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Natalie

I recently came across a very interesting document called ‘Account of materials furnished for the use of Anne Boleyn and Princess Elizabeth 1535-36’. This is an itemised account, presented by William Lok, a mercer most employed by Queen Anne Boleyn … Continue reading →

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The Finale of our Tudor Summer Progress

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Natalie

I would just like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to Mike for sharing his wonderful trip with us. I have enjoyed his posts very much and learnt a lot! I hope that you will … Continue reading →

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Eltham Palace and Chelsea Old Church

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Natalie

Tudor Summer Progress – Day 5 By Mike Glaeser While I couldn’t make it out to Bosworth where the Tudor dynasty began, I did make it to another location where the life of Henry VIII first took form. Although born at … Continue reading →