Showing: 1 - 4 of 4 RESULTS
Henry VIII Tudor

HENRY VIII’S HARPIST – BLYND DYK

‘Blynd Dyk’ was an harpist at Henry VIII’s court. Very little is known about this man, other than he was an harpist who began serving at Henry VIII’s court some time prior to 1511, and ended his employment in September, 1516. From his name, we can surmise that he was blind and that his Christian name was Richard. Here is a summary of his appearances in Henry VIII’s accounts: