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Category Archives: Henry VIII
Birth of the Princess Elizabeth
On this day in 1533, Anne Boleyn gave birth to Princess Elizabeth at Greenwich. Only two weeks earlier, on the 26th August 1533, after a relatively trouble-free pregnancy, Anne Boleyn took to her chambers at Greenwich to do what the … Continue reading
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Submit your Tudor Questions
I have just added a new section to the site called Q & A where I hope to answer many frequently asked questions about Anne Boleyn, the Tudor Monarchs and Life in Tudor England and hopefully help clarify some common misconceptions … Continue reading
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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
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Our exclusive interview with Alison Weir!
I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to correspond via email with the wonderfully talented author and historian, Alison Weir! She very kindly agreed to take time out from her very busy schedule to answer some questions for … Continue reading
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Tagged Alison Weir interview, Katherine of Aragon, Lure of Anne Boleyn, Tudor period
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Maid of Honour cakes named after Anne Boleyn
I recently came across an interesting story that tells of how King Henry VIII named the ‘Maid of Honour’ cakes after seeing Anne Boleyn and other maids eating the sweet pastries at Richmond Palace. He was so delighted with the … Continue reading
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Eltham Palace- a Tudor Treasure
Acquired by the future Edward II in 1305, Eltham Palace was originally a large manor house with vast parkland. In 1470 a Great Hall was added to the manor under Edward IV and this Great Hall is still visible today. … Continue reading
What a great interview! I love her comment that Anne can be “all things to all people.” I’m a fan of Alison Weir, she’s a great historian of course, and that makes her historical fiction something really special. Her Innocent Traitor, about doomed Lady Jane Grey, is one of my favourite works of historical fiction. Looking forward to more interviews!