Monthly Archives: September 2005

Miniature Collection on Display at Scottish NPG

The above link goes to an article at The Scotsman. One of the treasures that will be on display in this collection is a tiny pair of miniatures in lockets painted by Nicholas Hilliard of Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley. … Continue reading

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Giant Portrait of Henry VII and Henry VIII in Trafalgar Square

The link goes to the BBC article on the painting. Be sure to click on the “enlarge picture” for the full view.

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The Virgin Queen on Channel 4 next week

For those of you in the UK, the Elizabeth I program starring Helen Mirren will start on Channel 4 on Thursday, September 29. The link goes to the Channel 4 page about the mini-series. Just from the few pictures I’ve … Continue reading

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Hurricane Rita and Texas

As some of you know by now, I live in Texas and yes, we have a big hurricane aiming towards us. I’ve already gotten a couple of emails, and I just wanted to let everyone know that I appreciate them … Continue reading

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Just a reminder

Please, please, if you wish to send me a suggestion, etc. send email directly to my address mentioned on the Send Mail page and not through the forms. Those forms are just for Pen Pal Messages, Query Submissions and New … Continue reading

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Help If You Can

The link above goes to the Red Cross Part of the reason I’ve been slow in posting updates this week was that I’ve been trying to keep up with the unfolding tragedy going on in my neighboring states in the … Continue reading

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Upcoming Elizabeth I programs

After finally sorting out which was which, I’ve got informaiton on the two upcoming television programs on Elizabeth. One is starring Helen Mirren as Elizabeth I and Jeremy Irons as the Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Interestingly, Irons is also … Continue reading

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