These spectacular rosary beads are believed to have belonged to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. No written records survive relating to this beautiful item, …
HENRY VIII & KATHERINE OF ARAGON’S PATERNOSTER
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THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES
The Bayeux Tapestry, though actually a piece of embroidery and not a tapestry at all, is today considered to be one of the most significant artefacts of medieval history. Documenting the lead up to the events of the Norman Conquest of England…In fact, throughout all the Middle Ages, we only have a single definite reference to it
EDWARD VI AND ELIZABETH I BIBLICAL ARTISTIC ADDITIONS
ABOVE: Portrait of Lady Elizabeth by an unknown artist, c.1555Portrait of Edward VI by William Scrots, c.1550 Amongst the many treasures the British Library holds, …
THE FACE OF A YOUNG HENRY VIII?
This bust, which has been in the Royal Collection since its creation, has been identified as a young Henry VIII. Analysis of the style and dating of the paint has revealed that it was created c.1498, when Henry would have been only 7 years old
