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Category Archives: Historical Figures
A review of The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner
C.W Gortner’s The Last Queen is the story of Juana of Castile the third child of Isabel of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. It is an evocative and vivid portrayal of the life of a Queen that history all but … Continue reading
Prince Edward Christened at Hampton Court Palace
On Monday, 15 October 1537 Prince Edward (later Edward VI) was christened in a midnight ceremony in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace (Weir, pg. 368). Henry VIII had waited his entire adult life for a legitimate heir to … Continue reading
What happened to Elizabeth Boleyn?
For a little while now I have been thinking about Elizabeth Boleyn, Anne Boleyn’s mother, and wondering what became of her. I remember reading, some time ago, that Elizabeth had died in childbirth early in Anne’s life (around 1512) and … Continue reading
Tudor Primary Sources
I have just posted a page with links to various primary sources related to the Tudors and Tudor England. When it comes to researching the Tudors, there are countless books available on every topic imaginable. Rather than always referring to … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, Historical Figures, Life in Tudor England, Six Wives
Tagged Primary sources Tudors, Tudor England
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Best Tudor Books
I have just posted a list of non-fiction books about The Tudors and Tudor England that I have referred to when researching posts and articles for my site. I have also added some that I have not yet read but … Continue reading
Exclusive interview with Robin Maxwell
I have just posted On the Tudor Trail’s exclusive interview with Robin Maxwell. Author of eight historical fiction novels including The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn, Mademoiselle Boleyn and The Queen’s Bastard. In April of 1997 when Maxwell’s first novel, … Continue reading
