These bloody days…

On the morning of Wednesday, 17th May 1536 George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Raise a glass to Henry VIII at Hampton Court

How I would love to be able to visit the recently unveiled recreation of a Tudor wine fountain at … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Painting History: Delaroche and Lady Jane Grey Exhibition at the National Gallery

For those of you lucky enough to live nearby, the National Gallery in London is currently exhibiting … [Read more...]

Q & A with Hilary Mantel

It's taken me a while to add this post but it's better late than never I say! Last year my sister … [Read more...]