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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Haunted Westminster Abbey…
Happy Halloween everyone! One of my readers, Katherine, just wrote in to share with me a truly scary experience she had whilst visiting Westminster Abbey. Here is her true story: One of the places I make sure to visit on … Continue reading
Breastfeeding in Tudor England
Wealthy Tudor women did not breastfeed their own children because their duty was to produce as many heirs as possible and breastfeeding might delay their next pregnancy. In the homes of royalty or nobility, the wet-nurse came to live with … Continue reading
Interview with Joanna Ferris from Past Pleasures
I recently interviewed Joanna Ferris, live costumed interpreter working with Past Pleasures, for our Tudor Talk column. Joanna regularly interprets Anne Boleyn and other historical figures and was kind enough to share a little about her background and the work … Continue reading
The Tudor Royal Interior
Over the next few weeks, I will be publishing a series of posts focusing on the interior of Tudor palaces. I am indebted to Simon Thurley for the plethora of information, diagrams, floor plans and illustrations provided in ‘The Royal … Continue reading
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Interview with H. M Castor
I have just published my interview with H.M Castor, author of VIII. I recently read VIII and found myself hooked from the first line. It is a fresh and original take on the well worn story of Henry VIII. The … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Boleyn, Books, Henry VIII
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Anne Boleyn to Cardinal Wolsey
This is the fourth of a series of letters that I will be publishing written by Anne Boleyn to Cardinal Wolsey between 1528-1529. Read all the letters here. Anne Boleyn to Cardinal Wolsey c. 1529 My Lord, After my most … Continue reading
