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August 5, 2022
Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn – An Excerpt
August 2012 was a momentous month for me. I published my first Tudor book: Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of...
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July 28, 2022
Elizabethan Art: A Powerful Device For Royal Representations
The last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor, Elizabeth I succeeded to the throne in 1558. Despite...
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July 23, 2022
Exposing Anne Boleyn: Fascinating Tales From Her Ladies-in-Waiting
One of the most controversial and iconic queens in history, Anne Boleyn’s story has long been debated by historians. Those...
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July 15, 2022
The 1578 Progress To Norwich: In The Footsteps of Elizabeth I
As we approach the anniversary of Elizabeth I’s summer progress of 1578, I’ve been looking back at this historic tour....
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July 5, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2023 Tour Dates Go LIVE!
July 2, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes at The Tudor History & Travel Show Podcast
If you are a follower of my podcast, The Tudor History & Travel Show, then this post is relevant to you. If you don’t listen to the show, then you may not need to read on and I’ll be back with more new Tudor content soon. What’s Happening Next with The Tudor History & Travel Show? The Tudor ... Read more
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June 17, 2022
On the Road to The Field of Cloth of Gold – A Spectacle of Majesty at Canterbury
Last week, I published the first part of a glorious account of the meeting between Henry VIII and Charles V, held in late May 1520, just prior to The Field of Cloth of Gold. In an attempt to remind his uncle of the power of the Hapsburg Empire, ahead of the meeting between his two ... Read more
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June 10, 2022
Canterbury Cathedral: Power, Pomp and One Amazing Tudor Party!
In late May 1520, the English royal household began to make its way from Greenwich toward the Pale of Calais to enjoy what would become one of the most lavish and celebrated parties of the Tudor age: The Field of Cloth of Gold. This would be the celebrated meeting between King Henry VIII of England ... Read more
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Shaw House: Ambition, Wealth & Epic Social Climbing in Elizabethan England
The header image is a painting showing a view of the south elevation of Shaw House, with two ladies wearing crinoline dresses strolling towards the entrance. The beautiful watercolour painting is attributed to Francis Everett, circa 1860-1870s. “Image courtesy of West Berkshire Museum (NEBYM 96_61_1)”. Shaw House is a beautifully symmetrical prodigy house that was ... Read more
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June 1, 2022
Coronation Gowns: Sensational Royal Dress Through Time
The epitome of royal splendour, coronation gowns are one of the most important outfits a queen will ever wear. As we celebrate the extraordinary milestone of seventy years since Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne, the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, let’s turn our attention to her coronation gown. An outfit ... Read more
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