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Maid of Honour cakes named after Anne Boleyn

I recently came across an interesting story that tells of how King Henry VIII named the ‘Maid of Honour’ cakes after seeing Anne Boleyn and other maids eating the sweet pastries at Richmond Palace. He was so delighted with the … Continue reading

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Stone Castle plays host to Anne Boleyn

With the addition of the beautiful Stone Castle to our ever growing list of Anne Boleyn places we have now reached a record 21 locations that you can visit with a connection to Anne. Follow in her footsteps and walk … 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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Berkeley Castle- Host to a Royal honeymoon?

I have been busy updating my ‘Tudor Trail’ page on my website: On the Tudor Trail I now have 14 houses, castles, parks and churches with a connection to Anne Boleyn and will be adding more in the near future. … Continue reading

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Elsyng Palace

Elsyng palace was a former Tudor palace that I had heard very little about until I came across an article written by the Enfield Archaeological Society. This is supposedly the place where Edward and Elizabeth heard of their father’s, death. … Continue reading

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