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A Tudor Discovery: The Ledger Stone of Elizabeth Boleyn

Fellow history lovers, this morning I woke to an unexpected but wonderful email from Philip Norman, curator at The Garden Museum in Lambeth. For those of you who aren’t aware, this fascinating museum is housed in the deconsecrated parish church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, where members of one of Tudor England’s most powerful families, the Howards, were buried in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Philip wrote to share the very exciting news that he recently identified the ledger stone of … [Read More...]

On the Second Day of Christmas

On the second day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me... the chance to win a paperback copy of Elizabeth's Rival by Nicola Tallis! To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win Elizabeth's Rival by Nicola Tallis, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’). Then simply leave a comment after this post … [Read More...]

Tudor Christmas Shopping

Whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, we have your Tudor Christmas shopping sorted! In this limited edition set, you’ll find a signed edition of Colouring History: Tudor Queens and Consorts along with a boxed set of five notecards, featuring our original winter watercolour scene at Hampton Court Palace. These treasures are wrapped together in 15th-century-inspired paper and tied with a satin ribbon. Now through 20 December, enjoy free US shipping on any order with … [Read More...]

On the First Day of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me... the chance to win one of Wendy J. Dunn's three published novels! Choose from Dear Heart, How Like you This?, The Light in the Labyrinth and Falling Pomegranate Seeds. To be in the running to win one of these novels, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win one of Wendy J. Dunn's novels, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our … [Read More...]

Episode 14 – Talking Tudors with Brooke Little

Natalie Grueninger chats all things Tudor music with Brooke Little. Follow Brooke on Instagram. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. Musical interlude courtesy of my talented guest, Brooke Little. Listen using the above player, on iTunes or on Stitcher. If you’ve enjoyed the episode, I would be so grateful if you’d consider leaving a review on iTunes. Don’t forget to join our group on Facebook for all behind-the-scenes … [Read More...]

25 Days of Christmas Mega Book Giveaway!

I'm absolutely thrilled to share that I'll be hosting another Mega Book Giveaway this December! This event is made possible by the generosity of the following wonderful historians and authors: Starting on 1 December, I'll post details of one giveaway per day, all open internationally! All you need to do to be in the running to win the daily giveaway is leave a comment after each individual post. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email in early January. Sound … [Read More...]

Episode 13 – Talking Tudors with Matt Lewis

Natalie Grueninger chats all things Princes in the Tower with author Matthew Lewis. Visit the Matt's History Blog. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all behind-the-scenes news and updates. Musical interlude courtesy of guitarist Jon Sayles. Listen using the above player, on iTunes or on Stitcher. If you’ve enjoyed the episode, I would be so grateful if you’d consider leaving a review on iTunes. Don’t forget to join our group on Facebook for all behind-the-scenes … [Read More...]

Q&A with Lee Stuart Sheriff from The British Monarchy

Q&A with Lee Stuart Sheriff, editor of www.thebritishmonarchy.co.uk Welcome to On the Tudor Trail, Lee! Tell us about yourself and your background. I am born and bred in Leicestershire, only a short drive from where the remains of Richard III were discovered. I have worked in electrical engineering, then after redundancy I changed career and went into daycare for the elderly, eventually gaining promotion to the assistant manager role. In 2015 when my beloved mother was diagnosed with a … [Read More...]

Episode 12 – Talking Tudors with Tony Riches

Natalie Grueninger chats all things Owen, Jasper and Henry Tudor with historical fiction author Tony Riches. Visit the official website of novelist Tony Riches. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all behind-the-scenes news and updates. Musical interlude courtesy of guitarist Jon Sayles. Listen using the above player, on iTunes or on Stitcher. If you’ve enjoyed the episode, I would be so grateful if you’d consider leaving a review on iTunes. Don’t forget to join … [Read More...]

Important Update: Tudor Ghost Story Contest

An important message from Wendy J. Dunn... Oh dear. How little mistakes can blow into big problems. And it was my mistake, caused by my very busy life. When I set up the email address for this year’s Tudor Ghost Story contest, I forgot to copy and paste it in the information about our competition, but trusted my memory to remember it. I suppose that was not a little mistake at all – but a rather a big one. Especially when I know how reliable my memory can be. Alas, reliability and Wendy’s … [Read More...]

A Review of Everyday Life in Tudor London by Stephen Porter

Everyday Life takes the reader on a journey through the many layers of London from the start of the Tudor era in the late 1400s to the end in the early 1600s. Stephen Porter reveals the workings of the capital from the perspective of travellers, traders, immigrants and from those that lived, worked and worshipped there; from the very wealthy to the destitute. The book is separated into sections setting out how London society was organised for trade both at home and overseas.  The author … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors with Dr Estelle Paranque

Natalie Grueninger chats to Dr Estelle Paranque about all things Elizabeth I. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all behind-the-scenes news and updates. Music Break - Fire and Gold by Karliene You Tube Channel iTunes Listen using the above player, on iTunes or on Stitcher. If you’ve enjoyed the episode, I would be so grateful if you’d consider leaving a review on iTunes. Don’t forget to join our group on Facebook for all behind-the-scenes news and … [Read More...]