On the Tudor Trail

On the Sixth Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the sixth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of The Survival of the Princes in the Tower by Matthew Lewis. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Survival of the Princes in the Tower, 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 … [Read More...]

On the Sixth Day of Christmas – Book 1

On the sixth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of The Alchemist's Daughter by Mary Lawrence. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Alchemist's Daughter, 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 between … [Read More...]

On the Fifth Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the fifth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys Countess of Leicester 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 a copy of Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys Countess of Leicester, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our … [Read More...]

Lettice Knollys and New Year’s Gifts at Queen Elizabeth’s Court

I am thrilled to welcome historian Nicola Tallis to On the Tudor Trail. Nicola has written a wonderful guest post about New Year's gifts at the court of Elizabeth I. Happy reading! Lettice Knollys and New Year’s Gifts at Queen Elizabeth’s Court At the Tudor court it was New Year, rather than Christmas, that was the main gift giving event of the year, and it was always celebrated in fine style. During the reign of Elizabeth I, each New Year the Queen would be presented with a whole array of … [Read More...]

On the Fifth Day of Christmas – Book 1

On the fifth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of The Shadow Queen by Anne O'Brien. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Shadow Queen, 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 between now … [Read More...]

On the Fourth Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the fourth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of Queen of Martyrs: The Story of Mary I by Samantha Wilcoxson. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Queen of Martyrs: The story of Mary I, 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 … [Read More...]

On the Fourth Day of Christmas – Book 1

On the fourth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of Struck with the Dart of Love: Je Anne Boleyn Book One and Truth Endures: Je Anne Boleyn Book Two by Sandra Vasoli! To be in the running to win this book duo, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win the Je Anne Boleyn Book duo, 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 … [Read More...]

On the Third Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the second day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of So Great a Prince: England and the Accession of Henry VIII by Lauren Johnson. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of So Great a Prince: England and the Accession of Henry VIII, 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 … [Read More...]

On the Third Day of Christmas – Book 1

On the third day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of Unleash Your Inner Tudor: Henry VIII’s Inspirational Guide to a Completely Sizzling, Sparkly, Tyrannical, Much Wider, Demanding, and Sexier You by Andy Demsky/aka Henry VIII. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Unleash Your Inner Tudor, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not … [Read More...]

Feast & Fast in 1509

I'm delighted to welcome historian and costumed interpreter Lauren Johnson to On the Tudor Trail. Lauren has written an informative and entertaining guest post about feasting and fasting during the Christmas season, in early Tudor England. Enjoy! Feast & Fast in 1509 For me the run-up to Christmas is signaled by the taste of advent calendar chocolate before breakfast. For others this is the season of dieting, ‘getting ready for party season’ as certain magazines insist on calling such … [Read More...]

On the Second Day of Christmas – Book 1

On the second day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me... the chance to win an autographed copy of Jane the Quene by Janet Wertman. To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Jane the Quene: Book One of the Seymour Saga, 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 … [Read More...]

On the Second Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the second day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of Cranmer in a Nutshell by Beth von Staats and a Cape Cod themed gift. To be in the running to win this prize, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Cranmer in a Nutshell, 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 … [Read More...]