Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, was the third stepmother Elizabeth had known. Catherine and Elizabeth shared another connection, they were first cousins once …
CATHERINE HOWARD & THE YOUNG ELIZABETH
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DR. HENRY VIII AND HIS MEDICINES
My family and I are all down with nasty head-colds at the moment (not covid thankfully), which has me thinking about Tudor medicine and remedies. …
THE LOST CHILDREN OF HENRY VII AND ELIZABETH OF YORK
Henry VII and Elizabeth of York are well-known as the parents of Arthur, Margaret, Henry, and Mary. The lives of the latter three are particularly …
STONEHENGE: MEDIEVAL AND TUDOR ACCOUNTS
Stonehenge is one of England’s most iconic attractions. The prehistoric monument is believed to have been constructed from 3000 to 2000 BCE. There are many …
CATHERINE PARR’S NEW YEARS GIFT TO EDWARD
In the Tudor period, gifts were exchanged for New Years instead of Christmas. We are lucky to have many records relating to the gift exchanges …
NAMING PRINCESS ELIZABETH: THE NAME HENRY VIII AND ANNE BOLEYN ALMOST CHOSE
On the 10th September, 1533, Chapuys wrote to Charles V about the birth of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s daughter. Amongst other details of the …
TUDOR OATHS AND ACTS OF SUPREMACY AND SUCCESSION
Henry VIII created a situation whereby religion and succession became closely entwined. In order to ensure his marriage and heirs by Anne Boleyn were recognised …
MARGARET BEAUFORT’S BOOK OF HOURS
ABOVE: Lady Margaret Beaufort by Meynnart Wewyck, c.1510Painted shortly after she died, this portrait of Margaret actually shows her Book of Hours open in front …
PRINCESS MARY’S WELSH CHRISTMAS
ABOVE: Portrait miniature of Mary by Lucas Horenbout, c.1525 In 1525, when Princess Mary was 9 years old, she was sent to preside over the …
CHAPUYS ON ANNE BOLEYN’S GUILT
ABOVE: Portrait of Eustace Chapuys by an unknown artist, 17th century With the rarest of exceptions, everyone, academics and enthusiasts alike, can look back at …
