Monthly Archives: March 2006
Press release for Anne Boleyn book
Hello folks! As promised in the post from last week, here is the press release for the Joanna Denny book, Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England’s Tragic Queen Here’s an excerpt: No queen has made more impact on the … Continue reading
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Want to be *IN* the new Elizabeth I movie?
Do you look pale and interesting? Men with beards and pale, interesting ladies step forward – you could be in line for a part in a major new film. Cambridge residents will have the chance to act in a sequel … Continue reading
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More Book News – Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic Queen
This title has already been out in the UK, and is now out in the US. I should have a press release shortly.The author also has a book on Kathryn Howard that looks interesting and is now out in the … Continue reading
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Book News – Plain Jane: A Novel of Jane Seymour by Laurien Gardner
Jane Seymour is the latest of Henry VIII’s wives to get a novel, which is a welcome addition given the small number of books about her. I’ll be interested to see what approach the author takes. Gardner has previously written … Continue reading
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Movie news round-up
Because several people have emailed me about these things lately, I thought I would put a note here on the blog about movie news. I’ve added links to the IMDB listings for recently announced Tudor-related movies over on the Movies … Continue reading
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Dates for Helen Mirren "Elizabeth I" series in US
From Playbill: Stage and screen veterans Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons head the cast of the new HBO Films miniseries “Elizabeth I,” which will debut on the cable network April 22 and 23. Read more
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Medieval bridge uncovered in Shrewsbury
From the BBC Archaeologists have been revealing details about the discovery of a medieval bridge in Shropshire.…The bridge, known as St George’s Bridge, once acted as a gateway to the town from Wales and was in existence during the 15th … Continue reading
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Wanna buy a castle?
A “haunted” Elizabethan castle could be snapped up for the princely sum of £5,000 after being put up for sale by a council. The ivy-covered ruins of Llantwit Major Castle or “Old Place” in Llantwit Major, South Wales, will go … Continue reading
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March BBC History Magazine
The cover story on the March issue of BBC History Magazine is How Bloody Was Mary? by David Loades author of Mary Tudor: A Life. I haven’t had a chance to read the article yet, but it looks interesting!
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Searching for Shakespeare
The National Portrait Gallery in London is marking its 150th anniversary and will be celebrating with a special exhibit on Shakespeare and the “Chandos” portrait, which was the first in the gallery’s collection. More information and a review of the … Continue reading
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Remains of Bermondsey Abbey on display
The major development on the Bermondsey Square site has provided the unprecedented opportunity for archaeologists to explore this important site. Bermondsey Abbey was founded from Cluny in France shortly after the Norman conquest. More here Katherine of Valois, grandmother of … Continue reading
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