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Category Archives: Major players of Tudor England
On this day in history- Battle of Bosworth Field
On the 22nd August 1485 the penultimate battle of the War of the Roses took place. Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, led the house of Lancaster to victory against King Richard III and the house of York. Richard III was … 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
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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn visit Shurland Hall in 1532
In October 1532, while on their way to Calais to meet King Francis I, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed for three days at Shurland Hall on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Shurland Hall was a Tudor palace owned … Continue reading
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Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and other Tudor Podcasts!
If you haven’t yet had an opportunity to listen to the fantastic podcasts available at the British Library online then you should. They have 13 podcasts available related to Henry VIII and the Tudor period. Topics range from Anne Boleyn’s … Continue reading
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On this day in 1540 Thomas Cromwell was executed
On this day in 1540 Thomas Cromwell met a gruesome end on Tower Hill. Some would say he got what he deserved after having been crucial in the demise of many others. This is what Cranmer had to say to … Continue reading
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Possible Portrait of Mary Tudor?
I have just read a very interesting post about this portrait of an ‘English Princess’ dated back to 1535. Originally it was implied that the sitter was Mary Tudor but of course this presents some problems because in 1535 Mary … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Boleyn, George Boleyn, Mary Tudor
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Very interesting! Am I correct in thinking that Mary was very short, as was her mother, Katherine? This sitter looks short but she also appears to have a bust, which might imply that it’s at least a teenager. I wonder, if it is Mary, could the Spanish have commissioned it, perhaps to keep Katherine’s spirits up throughout her illness and exile from her daughter?
The sitter’s expression is also very much like one I’d imagine Mary to have; somewhat serious and unhappy. I’m also fascinated by the painter’s style – it’s so realistic, it looks like a photo! Brilliant find! Thanks for sharing.
Karina