Monthly Archives: September 2006
Scarlett Johansson to take on another Tudor-era role
From Henry VIII’s mistress and sister-in-law to Henry VIII’s great-niece – Scarlett will play Mary Queen of Scots. Reuters: Johansson finds something about “Mary” Virgin.net: One more for Queen Scarlett Comingsoon.net: Johansson to Play Mary Queen of Scots
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Lots of Holbein!
With the Tate exhibition opening tomorrow, there has been another burst of articles about Holbein and his art. Here’s a round-up! Holbein’s pen and ink portrait of Sir Thomas More and his family will be on display in the exhibition: … Continue reading
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Kristin Scott Thomas Joins 'The Other Boleyn Girl' Cast
Kristin Scott Thomas has been cast to play the mother of Anne and Mary Boleyn (to be played by Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson) in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of The Other Boleyn Girl. Lots of articles have shown up … Continue reading
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Away for the weekend and Monday
Hello all! I’m going to be out of town for the weekend and Monday, and back in the office around lunchtime on Tuesday. There might be a delay on replies to email, posting questions or approval of blog comments. I … Continue reading
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Moved personal blog
Just in case any of you have been reading my personal blog, I just wanted to warn you that it has moved to a new address at larae.net Basically I’ve replaced the index of my personal website with the blog. … Continue reading
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TudorCast #4 Now Posted
The August and September podcast is now up!
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Replica of Mary I's Wedding Dress on Display
From EDP24: [V]isitors to a Norfolk National Trust property have a unique chance to see a reproduction of the magnificent bright purple gown she wore – a reproduction which has been made by costume historian Tanya Elliot after three years … Continue reading
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Elizabethan Shipwreck Discovery Made Public
From Dive Magazine A team of British divers has discovered the wreck of an Elizabethan ship off Alderney in the Channel Islands. Cannon, muskets, swords, helmets and armour stamped with the monogram of Elizabeth I were among the objects found … Continue reading
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Results of the Time Team "Big Royal Dig"
I meant to post about this a while back but it totally slipped my mind. Check out the Time Team website on the dig for the run-down on what they found!
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Visit Historic Properties in the UK for Free This Weekend
From The National Trust website: With English Heritage’s, the National Trust’s and the HHA’s major heritage sites participating this year, the total number of properties opening their doors has risen to a record 3,500. Properties ranging from castles to factories, … Continue reading
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