On the Tudor Trail

Jasper Tudor, Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty

I am delighted to be hosting day 2 of the virtual book tour for Jasper Tudor, Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty by Debra Bayani and excited to share with you an excerpt from Debra's book. Be sure to leave a comment after the extract, for your chance to win a copy of ‘Jasper Tudor, Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty‘, kindly donated by the author. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Jasper Tudor, Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s … [Read More...]

20 Questions with Terry Breverton & Giveaway!

Today I'd like to share with you an interview with Terry Breverton, whose latest book Jasper Tudor: The Man Who Made the Tudor Dynasty was recently published by Amberley Publishing. Be sure to leave a comment after our Q&A, for your chance to win a copy of Jasper Tudor, kindly donated by Amberley. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Jasper Tudor, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage). Then simply … [Read More...]

Katherine Howard’s Birthday – A Guest Post by Conor Byrne

I am delighted to welcome back Conor Byrne to On the Tudor Trail. Conor is a researcher in late medieval and early modern history, with a focus on gender and women's history. This month will see the release of his book on Katherine Howard, watch this space for details! Katherine Howard's Birthday By Conor Byrne Above: this portrait of a woman thought to be Queen Katherine Howard might provide a clue to her age. All are seemingly agreed that Katherine Howard was unusually young when she … [Read More...]

‘Elizabeth – The Virgin Queen and the Men who Loved Her’

I am delighted to welcome back Robert Stephen Parry to On the Tudor Trail, to chat with us about his latest publication: ‘Elizabeth – The Virgin Queen and the Men who Loved Her.’ Over to you Robert! Thank you Natalie for inviting me to your webpage today and for allowing me the opportunity to say a few words about my most recent publication: ‘Elizabeth – The Virgin Queen and the Men who Loved Her.’ There have been so many books, novels and articles written on the remarkable life of … [Read More...]

Review of ‘Elizabeth – The Virgin Queen and the Men who Loved Her’ & Giveaway!

I am delighted to share with you my review of 'Elizabeth - The Virgin Queen and the Men who Loved Her' by Robert Stephen Parry. Be sure to leave a comment after my review, for your chance to win a copy of this book. This giveaway is now closed Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Elizabeth - The Virgin Queen and the Men who Loved Her, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage). Then simply leave a comment … [Read More...]

20 Questions with Clare Cherry & Claire Ridgway

I am delighted to be a part of Clare Cherry and Claire Ridgway's virtual book tour for George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat, and share with you our recent interview. Be sure to leave a comment after our Q&A, for your chance to win a copy of their new book. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our … [Read More...]

Remembering Anne Boleyn – Winner Announced!

I want to share with you the winner of our Remembering Anne Boleyn competition but before I do, I would like to apologise for the delay in announcing the 2014 winner. I unexpectedly lost my internet connection and it took 3 weeks for it to be reconnected, hence the delay. You may recall that I asked readers to celebrate and commemorate Anne’s life by remembering her in a creative and original way. I received many wonderful entries, which included collages, narratives, poems and drawings and … [Read More...]

20 Questions with Amy Licence & Giveaway!

I am delighted to share with you my interview with historian Amy Licence! Be sure to leave a comment after our Q&A, for your chance to win a copy of Elizabeth of York: Forgotten Tudor Queen, kindly donated by Amberley Publishing. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of ‘Elizabeth of York’, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage). Then simply leave a comment after this post between now and 16 May 2014. … [Read More...]

Cecily Neville – Extract & Giveaway!

I am delighted to kick off the virtual tour for Amy Licence's Wars of the Roses books, with an extract from Amy's biography of Cecily Neville, the mother of King Edward IV and King Richard III, who was born on this day in 1415. Be sure to leave a comment after the extract, for your chance to win a copy of 'Cecily Neville: Mother of Kings', kindly donated by Amberley Publishing. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of 'Cecily Neville: Mother of Kings', you must be subscribed to … [Read More...]

What Does History Mean to You?

Igniting the Future, Through the Past A Guest Post by Vicky Voller What does history mean to you? Do you remember your first glimpse of a majestic building looming large on the horizon; feeling your spirits soar on hearing heart felt words ringing through the centuries; bright eyes staring back at you from a gilded frame; the thrill of losing yourself in the writings of someone long gone but never forgotten, your first walk in the footsteps of the past… My world is richer, brighter and … [Read More...]

The Queens’ Lovers by Conor Byrne

I am delighted to welcome Conor Byrne to On the Tudor Trail. Conor is a history student at the University of Exeter whose research interests include gender, cultural and social history. He specialises in the late medieval an early modern periods and is particularly interested in the Tudor court. The Queens’ Lovers The men implicated in the downfalls of Queens Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard By Conor Byrne The executions of two of Henry VIII’s consorts, Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard, … [Read More...]