On the Tudor Trail

Power and Control: Katherine Howard’s Relationships

Happy Halloween! I'm honoured to be the last stop on Conor Byrne's virtual book tour for his new book, Katherine Howard: A New History. Be sure to leave a comment after Conor's guest post, for your chance to win a copy of ‘Katherine Howard: A New History'. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Katherine Howard: A New History 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 … [Read More...]

Lady Jane Grey’s Appearance

I am delighted to share with you a guest post from Tamise Hills from The Lady Jane Grey Reference Guide Blog. Another look at…Lady Jane Grey’s appearance By Tamise Hills As Eric Ives wrote in 2009, ‘the immediate frustration in the case of Jane Grey is that we have only one detailed report of her appearance.’ (1) The fullest contemporary description of Lady Jane Grey was supposedly written by Baptisa Spinola, a Genoese merchant, who witnessed her procession to the Tower of London to be … [Read More...]

Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn: The Early Days – A guest post by Amy Licence

I am delighted to be hosting Day 3 of Amy Licence's blog tour for her latest book The Six Wives and Many Mistresses of Henry VIII. Today's guest post is an extract from Amy's book taken from Chapter 33, "Love Letters" 1526-7. Be sure to leave a comment after the extract, for your chance to win a copy of ‘The Six Wives and Many Mistresses of Henry VIII‘, kindly donated by Amberley Publishing. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Six Wives and Many Mistresses of Henry … [Read More...]

Embalming in Tudor England

In early April 1502, fifteen-year-old Arthur Tudor, heir to the still shaky Tudor throne, lay dying in his chambers at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire. The wind howled and the rain beat down heavily against the ancient fortress’s grey walls, while its residents sought refuge in the Norman chapel of St Mary Magdalene, and prayed for a miracle. There was, though, no amount of praying or ministrations that could save the prince from what one Tudor herald described as ‘the most pitiful disease and … [Read More...]

20 Questions with Wendy J. Dunn & Giveaway!

I am delighted to welcome back author Wendy J. Dunn, whose latest novel 'The Light in the Labyrinth: The Last Days of Anne Boleyn' was recently published by Metropolis Ink. Be sure to leave a comment after our interview, for your chance to win a copy of 'The Light in the Labyrinth', kindly donated by the author. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Light in the Labyrinth: The Last Days of Anne Boleyn you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are … [Read More...]

20 Questions with Sandra Vasoli & Giveaway!

I am delighted to share with you an interview with Sandra Vasoli, author of Je Anne Boleyn: Struck With the Dart of Love. Be sure to leave a comment after our interview, for your chance to win 1 of 2 copies of ‘Je Anne Boleyn: Struck With the Dart of Love‘, kindly donated by the author. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Je Anne Boleyn: Struck With the Dart of Love you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our … [Read More...]

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...]