Tag Archives: George Boleyn
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
The Other Boleyn Boy… Did a fourth Boleyn sibling survive to maturity?
I am currently reading Alison Weir’s new book on Mary Boleyn and was intrigued by some information concerning one of Mary, Anne and George’s male siblings. I had read on many occasions that only three of Elizabeth and Thomas’ children … Continue reading
Historical Fiction or Populist Toss?
I am not sure if I have ever shared with you a little about my day job. I am a Primary School Teacher and so this time of the year is consumed by the terrible ‘R’ word – reports! I … Continue reading
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
These bloody days…
On the morning of Wednesday, 17th May 1536 George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton and Mark Smeaton were led out of the Tower under close guard and beheaded on a high scaffold on Tower Hill. Large crowds had … Continue reading
Roses at the Tower of London
On my visit to the Tower of London last year I spoke with a Yeoman Warder about the roses that are said to be anonymously delivered to the Tower of London to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Queen … Continue reading
