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On the Tudor Trail- Website
On the Tudor Trail is dedicated to retracing the steps of Queen Anne Boleyn. Like an exercise in time travel, this journey will take us through stately homes, chapels, parks and buildings- hidden treasures- that still stand today with a significant Tudor connection. It is also a space for sharing information about the Tudor monarchs and daily life in Tudor England, a place to discuss the ways in which the lives of historical figures from half a millennium ago still resonate powerfully with so … [Read More...]
Acton Court- A Tudor Treasure with a hidden secret!
In the summer of 1535 Queen Anne Boleyn accompanied her husband, King Henry VIII, on the royal Progress. One of their stops was Acton Court, the home of Nicholas Poyntz. On discovering that his home was on King Henry's summer Progress itinerary, Nicholas decided to build a new East Wing on the existing moated manor house that would take him 9 months to complete. The royal apartments were luxuriously and fashionably decorated demonstrating his loyalty and intent on impressing his Sovereigns … [Read More...]
Tudor ghost captured on camera in Norwich?
My sister emailed me a great article today about a cameraman who captured something odd on film while working on a photo shoot in a cinema in Norwich. Here is the link: Ghost captured on camera in Norwich I found it interesting how the staff had had some strange happenings since restoration work was done in the area. Often you will read of spirits being 'awoken', so to speak, by building work. And was he in Tudor style-dress? I can see where the idea comes from and truly love the thought … [Read More...]
Katherine Howard’s screaming spectre!
Perhaps one of the most famous ghosts of Hampton Court Palace is that of Katherine Howard's screaming spectre. Katherine Howard, Henry VIII's 5th wife, whose extra-marital dalliances led to her arrest and confinement in her apartments at Hampton Court Palace, discovered that her husband was near by in the Chapel. Katherine escaped her captors and ran screaming through the gallery in a final attempt to plead for her life. She was quickly restrained and dragged back to her apartments only to face … [Read More...]
George Boleyn- A Tudor enigma
There are so many Tudor personalities worthy of comment and discussion that it's difficult to know where to begin. A person that does awaken my imagination is George Boleyn. Why is it that we have so little information about George? Is it possible that someone, hidden amongst their family heirlooms, may have a portrait of George Boleyn and be unaware of who the sitter is? I like to think so. I like to think that one day we'll uncover such a Tudor treasure. What are your thoughts on George … [Read More...]
Say hello!
So that we can get to know each other a little better feel free to say hi and introduce yourself in this space. It will be nice to see how far and wide the Tudor net has spread! NG … [Read More...]
Henry VIII- Gentle Prince or Monster?
After watching David Starkey's Henry VIII: Man and Monarch series I felt rather ill. I know that in his position he was at times forced to make some difficult decisions but it seems to me that he really enjoyed handing out gruesome death sentences on his subjects. A gentle prince? I don't think so, especially not in his later years. What are your thoughts? NG … [Read More...]
New Anne Boleyn Book available for pre-order!
Elizabeth Norton's new book 'Anne Boleyn: Henry VIII's obsession' is now available for pre-order on Amazon! Here is the review featured on Amazon: Doomed queen of Henry VIII, mother to Elizabeth I, the epic story of Anne Boleyn from an exceptional new writer. Anne Boleyn was the most controversial and scandalous woman ever to sit on the throne of England. From her early days at the imposing Hever Castle in Kent, to the glittering courts of Paris and London, Anne caused a stir wherever she … [Read More...]
When was your defining Tudor moment?
A very warm "hello" to all Anne Boleyn and Tudor fans out there. It's so nice to know that we're not alone in our admiration and fascination of this woman that graced the Earth so long ago. I've only just begun the very long journey of starting up 'On the Tudor Trail' and know that there are many hours of hard work ahead. But regardless of the work, it's so exciting to have a place to share information, ideas and discuss the many questions that arise when thinking about Anne Boleyn and Tudor … [Read More...]
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