Tudor Writing Box

This exquisite writing box was made c. 1525 almost certainly in the court workshops of Henry … [Read more...]

Pastime with good Company by Henry VIII

Henry VIII was an accomplished musician and the words of the song he wrote soon after being crowned, … [Read more...]

Happy New Year!

As 2011 comes to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation, … [Read more...]

Wicked women of Tudor England : Queens, Aristocrats, Commoners

Just a quick post to bring to your attention a new book that will be released on April 10, 2012 … [Read more...]

Marguerite de Navarre and Anne Boleyn

“In Marguerite the Renaissance and the Reformation were for a moment one. Her influence radiated … [Read more...]

Bouche of Court

I am currently reading All the King’s Cooks: The Tudor kitchens of King Henry VIII at Hampton Court … [Read more...]