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The Making of In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn

Sarah Morris and I have kicked off our virtual book tour with a guest post about the making of 'In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn', over at The Creation of Anne Boleyn. Don't forget to leave a comment after our post, for your chance to win one of two copies of our book. I hope you enjoy our post! Natalie … [Read More...]

In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn Virtual Book Tour

Tomorrow, Sarah Morris and I will be embarking on a virtual book tour, where there will be 2 copies of 'In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn' to give away with each of our guest posts! Thanks to our publisher, Amberley Publishing, who are very generously donating a total of 12 copies to give away to our lovely readers. Spread the word and put the dates in your diary! Here is the line up! 1st of December - The Creation of Anne Boleyn 2nd December - The Anne Boleyn Files 3rd December - … [Read More...]

Winners of the Tudor Ghost Story Contest 2013

A message from Wendy J. Dunn - judge of the Tudor Ghost Story Contest 2013! Once again, it was an absolute delight to judge the Tudor England Ghost Story Competition. Once again, it was very difficult to decide the winner from all our entries, but after careful consideration, I have now chosen the first and second place getters. In the past, I’ve read other stories with a similar concept to our first place getter, but this particular story demonstrates such wonderful storytelling that I … [Read More...]

The Falcon Crest in the Tower of London

Hello everyone! Today I have for you a guest article about the carving of Anne Boleyn's falcon badge in the Beauchamp Tower at the Tower of London. Our guest blogger, Danielle Alesi, is a native New Yorker, originally from Long Island. She graduated Hartwick College class of 2013 in the three year program with a BA in History and Political Science. Her History dissertation was on the influence of factional politics in Anne Boleyn's downfall and her Political Science was about the influence the … [Read More...]

Arthur Tudor & Katherine of Aragon – Was their Marriage Consummated?

I am delighted to welcome Leanda de Lisle to On the Tudor Trail! Leanda's latest book, Tudor: The Family Story, was published in the UK in late August and sounds like a fascinating read. It's certainly on my TBR list. Leanda has written a guest post for us about Katherine of Aragon and Arthur Tudor, in it she explores the question of whether or not the young couple's marriage was ever consummated and if not, why not. Happy reading! Arthur Tudor & Katherine of Aragon - Was their … [Read More...]

Death and Burial of Cardinal Wolsey

"If I had served my God as diligently as I have done the King, He would not have given me over in my grey hairs." Earlier this month I visited Abbey Park in Leicester, once home to the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary de Pratis, more commonly known as Leicester Abbey. Unfortunately, virtually nothing remains of this once great religious house, as it was almost entirely demolished after the abbey’s dissolution in 1538. I was there to see the final resting place of one of Tudor England’s most well … [Read More...]

The Boleyn Women: Anne Boleyn’s Female Forebears

I am delighted to welcome historian Elizabeth Norton to On the Tudor Trail. Elizabeth has extensively researched the queens of England and the Tudor period. Her books include Anne Boleyn: Henry VIII's Obsession, Anne Boleyn: In Her Own Words & the Words of Those Who Knew Her and The Boleyn Women. I hope you enjoy this fascinating guest post! The Boleyn Women: Anne Boleyn’s Female Forebears by Elizabeth Norton Anne Boleyn is, of course, the most famous member of the Boleyn family. Henry … [Read More...]

Elizabeth Woodville’s Move to Bermondsey Abbey

I am delighted to share with you a guest post by Susan Higginbotham, author of The Woodvilles: The Wars of the Roses and England's Most Infamous Family. To celebrate the release of Susan's book we are giving away one copy to a lucky commenter. Competition now closed! Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Woodvilles by Susan Higginbotham 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 … [Read More...]

Tudor Ghost Story Contest 2013

The 2013 Tudor Ghost Story Contest is now closed. It’s time for our annual Tudor Ghost Story Contest! You are invited to submit an unpublished Tudor ghost story of between 1,500-3,000 words. The story must be your own work and emailed to natalie@onthetudortrail.com by October 31, 2013 – Halloween! The lucky winner will receive a copy of my debut book, co-written with Sarah Morris, In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, a unique guide to the palaces, houses and castles associated with Henry … [Read More...]

Trailer For ‘In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn’

I am so very excited to share with you the trailer for my debut book, In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, co-authored with Sarah Morris and due to be released on 28 September. I do hope you enjoy it! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ecT-IJY9Ak] … [Read More...]

Blanche Parry & Queen Elizabeth I

A genuine opportunity for anyone interested in Queen Elizabeth I to own a collection of SUPERB pictures, each with a detailed text: 'Blanche Parry & Queen Elizabeth I'. Product Description: This calendar, to treasure, commemorates the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, 2012. Through the generosity of the Queen it includes the gorgeous portrait of Princess Elizabeth, c.1546, in her red and gold dress. The Marquess of Salisbury generously allowed the Rainbow portrait of Queen … [Read More...]

The Battle of Bosworth

I am delighted to share with you a guest article written by my friend Mike Glaeser from Blogging4History, about the Battle of Bosworth, which took place on this day 528 years ago. Happy Reading! The Real Battle of Bosworth by Mike Glaeser To understand the Battle of Bosworth, one needs to remove a lot of preconceptions. While it was the decisive battle in the Wars of the Roses, it was not the last. That distinction belongs to Stoke in 1487 when John de la Pole attempted to place Lambert … [Read More...]