Category Archives: Henry VIII

Whether you think he was the greatest monarch ever or you think he was a monster, there is a lot to discuss about Henry VIII and this is the place to do it.

Lux in Arcana – The Vatican Secret Archives Reveals Itself

It is the first and possibly only time that some of the Vatican’s most treasured documents will leave the Vatican City to be housed and displayed in the halls of the Capitoline Museum in Rome. The exhibition will run from … Continue reading

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A Brief Introduction to Hampton Court

Today’s post is a guest article by Mike Glaeser entitled ‘A Brief Introduction to Hampton Court’. This is by far one of my favourite places in the world and I cannot wait to be back there in May. Enjoy! A … Continue reading

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Mary Boleyn: Fact vs Fiction

Today’s post is a guest article by Sarah Bryson from Anne Boleyn: From Queen to History. Sarah is a fellow Australian and Tudor enthusiast with a particular interest in the life of Mary Boleyn. Of late Sarah has found herself … Continue reading

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George Boleyn by Nancy Bilyeau

To celebrate the UK release of the historical thriller ‘The Crown‘ by Nancy Bilyeau, I am delighted to share with you a guest article that Nancy has written about George Boleyn. I am currently reading The Crown and enjoying every … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway

To celebrate Valentine’s Day at On the Tudor Trail, I am giving away a copy of The Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn & Other Correspondence & Documents Concerning the King and His Wives. Entry is only open to … Continue reading

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Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral

On January 29 1536, Catherine of Aragon was buried at Peterborough Abbey (later cathedral). She had requested to be buried at a monastery belonging to the Franciscan Observant Friars but this request was turned down as the ‘friars’ convents no … Continue reading

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