When I posted my first few Anne Boleyn places in August 2009, I never imagined that there existed so many locations that Anne had visited that we can still see today. I continue to be amazed by the ancient treasures, the Tudor treasures, that still exist within our modern society.
Never do I feel so close to them, so close to Anne, as when I am standing in a building she once stood in, laughed in, cried in. I am fascinated by the thought of looking at something that her beautiful black eyes once beheld or touching a stone that she may herself have touched.
In my everyday life, time and space separate me from them but when I am in one of their buildings, only time stands between us. This thought is a huge comfort to me and continues to motivate me to research all the places that Anne visited in her lifetime and hopefully visit them myself.
I don’t think it’s enough to simply remember Anne on the anniversary of her death. I want to celebrate her life, her achievements and learn as much as I can about the world she lived in – a world very different to our own. I think only then can we begin to understand the events that culminated on Tower Green on the 19th May 1536.
Ewelme almhouses
I am overjoyed by how On the Tudor Trail has grown and evolved into what it is today. I am humbled by all the wonderful Tudor enthusiasts that visit my site and by all the loyal readers that contribute to our discussions.
I have embarked on a life long journey of learning, questioning, discussing and reflecting and am so happy that others have chosen to join me On the Tudor Trail.
It is with great pleasure that I announce the addition of my 30th Anne Boleyn location – Ewelme Manor. Read the full post here.
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