Category Archives: Tudor Trail and Treasures
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
Miniature Whistle Pendant and Anne Boleyn
By family tradition, Henry VIII’s first gift to Anne Boleyn was a gold and enamel ‘pendant in the form of a pistol, chased with scrolling foliage’ (Starkey, 1991, p. 115). A snake is entwined around the barrel and it contains … Continue reading
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
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
Tudor Writing Box
This exquisite writing box was made c. 1525 almost certainly in the court workshops of Henry VIII. It is lined with leather and painted with the heraldic badges of Henry and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. It is also … Continue reading
Mary Rose: The Princess and The Ship
Today’s post is a fascinating article by Katherine Marcella about the Mary Rose and its connection to Henry VIII’s sister, Mary. I love having such talented readers who are willing to share their interests and expertise with us all. Thank … Continue reading
