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.

Interview with Mathew Lyons

I have just published my interview with Mathew Lyons, author of The Favourite, ‘The true story behind one of the great love affairs in British history: Sir Walter Ralegh and Queen Elizabeth I.’ Book Description When the adventurer Walter Ralegh … Continue reading

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Guest Post and Giveaway!

On this, the 3rd birthday of Robert Parry’s wonderful novel Virgin and the Crab, I am delighted to share with you a guest article about the protagonist of Parry’s novel – the fascinating John Dee. We are also giving away … Continue reading

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Boleyn Home in Norwich

When you hear the words, ‘Boleyn family home’ it’s difficult not to immediately picture Hever Castle, a fairytale castle in the beautiful Kent countryside that has long been thought of as Anne Boleyn’s birthplace. The home is, as Eric Ives … Continue reading

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Chapuys Bows to Queen Anne Boleyn

On April 18, 1536 Chapuys met with Henry VIII at Greenwich. On arrival, George Boleyn welcomed the ambassador and Cromwell presented Chapuys with a message from Henry, inviting him to visit Anne and kiss her hand. The ambassador could not … Continue reading

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Sheffield Manor Lodge

A guest post about Sheffield Manor Lodge by On the Tudor Trail reader, Keeleigh Hodgson. Enjoy! To be absolutely honest I never thought I would write a piece about this location. It was simply by chance that I stumbled upon … Continue reading

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The Queen Katherine Parr Quincentenary

I owe a debt of gratitude to Debbie Fenton for writing this post and for sharing some beautiful pictures of the new Queen Katherine Parr exhibition at Sudeley Castle. The exhibition is part of a series of exciting events planned … Continue reading

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