Henry VIII

Exclusive interview with C.J. Sansom

March 15, 2011 by Natalie

I am delighted to welcome author C.J. Sansom to On the Tudor Trail. C.J. earned a Ph.D. in history … [Read more...]

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Nonsuch Palace – Henry VIII’s Privy Palace

March 9, 2011 by Natalie

Nonsuch Palace was built on the medieval settlement of Cuddington, the church and village were swept … [Read more...]

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When did Anne Boleyn first appear in public with Henry VIII?

March 3, 2011 by Natalie

In early 1527, Anne Boleyn spent an extended period of time at Hever Castle. Her absence had caused … [Read more...]

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Exclusive interview with historian Suzannah Lipscomb

February 21, 2011 by Natalie

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is a lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia. From … [Read more...]

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Tudor Events on at Hampton Court Palace

February 8, 2011 by Natalie

There are many wonderful Tudor events and lectures taking place in the next few months at Hampton … [Read more...]

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Anne Boleyn and the Tudor sweating sickness

February 1, 2011 by Natalie

In 1528, Du Bellay, the French ambassador wondered if Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s relationship was … [Read more...]

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