Henry VIII

Mary Boleyn: Fact vs Fiction

February 5, 2012 by Natalie

Today's post is a guest article by Sarah Bryson from Anne Boleyn: From Queen to History. Sarah is a … [Read more...]

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George Boleyn by Nancy Bilyeau

February 3, 2012 by Natalie

To celebrate the UK release of the historical thriller 'The Crown' by Nancy Bilyeau, I am delighted … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway

February 2, 2012 by Natalie

To celebrate Valentine’s Day at On the Tudor Trail, I am giving away a copy of The Love Letters of … [Read more...]

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Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral

January 29, 2012 by Natalie

On January 29 1536, Catherine of Aragon was buried at Peterborough Abbey (later cathedral). She had … [Read more...]

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Miniature Whistle Pendant and Anne Boleyn

January 27, 2012 by Natalie

By family tradition, Henry VIII’s first gift to Anne Boleyn was a gold and enamel ‘pendant in the … [Read more...]

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Anne Boleyn’s Final Miscarriage

January 14, 2012 by Natalie

On the 29 January 1536, Anne Boleyn miscarried. The details appear in Chapuys’ dispatch to … [Read more...]

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