Category Archives: Major players of Tudor England

This is space to comment or discuss any of the other well known or not so well known Tudor personalities.

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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Tudors buried in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London

A plaque in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London names those ‘Buried in this Chapel’ – among them are many Tudors. 1535 – John Fisher Bishop of Rochester Executed on Tower Hill 22 June … Continue reading

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Tudor Tombs and Burials

I have just added a new resource to the website called ‘Tudor Tombs and Burials’. In this section I have documented the final resting place of the Tudor monarchs, Henry VIII’s wives and other notable Tudor personalities. I have included … Continue reading

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Marguerite de Navarre and Anne Boleyn

“In Marguerite the Renaissance and the Reformation were for a moment one. Her influence radiated throughout France. Every free spirit looked upon her as protectoress and ideal …. Marguerite was the embodiment of charity. She would walk unescorted in the … Continue reading

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An Education: The shaping of Elizabeth I, through childhood events and academic pursuit

Today’s post is a wonderful guest article about Elizabeth I’s education and early influences, written by Ashlie Jensen from Being Bess. If you have not yet visited Ashlie’s website, then I urge you to pop over and take a look … Continue reading

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