Monthly Archives: June 2008

Videos of Bradgate House

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Lara

The following email and videos are courtesy of Dave Postles (originally posted to H-ALBION and then forwarded to my Tudor list and sent to me directly by kb) Bradgate House and Lady Jane Grey The house is paradigmatic of a … Continue reading →

Possible rebuilding of Henry VIII's ship "Henri Grace a Dieu'

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Lara

This was sent to me by Councillor Fletcher. Sounds like a neat idea! 27 June 2008 Henry VIII’s flagship to sail again? Heritage plans set out by Conservative Councillor Henry the Eighth’s great flagship could sail again from Woolwich if … Continue reading →

Couple of news items for "The Tudors"

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Lara

First up – Live in Ireland and have a baby due in July? If so, you might be able to get your child a part in the third season of “The Tudors”, which is now casting for the part of … Continue reading →

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Astley Castle to be saved

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Lara

From 24 Hour Museum: Astley Castle in Warwickshire is one step closer to being saved by building preservation charity the Landmark Trust following news that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given a pledge of support for a grant of … Continue reading →

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Book news – Toward the Setting Sun

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Lara

I received an email from the author of this book, which looks really interesting! Sometimes the Tudor period being concurrent with the Age of Discovery, and the fact that Henry VII was a sponsor of the Cabots, gets lost in … Continue reading →

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New book on Queen Mary I

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Lara

I thought I had posted about this when the UK version came out, but I couldn’t find it in the archives, so I guess I didn’t! Here are Amazon links (it comes out on July 8 in the US and … Continue reading →

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Another in a long list of properties I wish I had the money to buy!

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Lara

This time it is a 16th century coaching inn that has been turned into a private residence. And as a bonus feature… Shakespeare is believed to have stayed at the inn. From The Telegraph: The inn at Grendon, where the … Continue reading →

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Alderney wreck cannon raised

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Lara

In a follow-up to a story that I’ve been keeping an eye on for a couple of years now, a cannon has been raised from an Elizabethan shipwreck off the coast of the Channel Islands. The BBC has coverage, with … Continue reading →

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Tudor Ghost Story Contest 2008 is on!

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Lara

Wendy J. Dunn is going to do the Tudor Ghost Story Contest again this year! Full details are available here. You can read past winners there as well.

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An interesting article on the name and word "Tudor"

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Lara

Here’s just a taste: From The Times Online: The Tudors” and “the Tudor Age” are among the staples of English history. How can we do without them? Not only are the monarchs themselves referred to, individually and collectively – in … Continue reading →

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Texts related to Anne Boleyn's execution

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Lara

Just in case anyone comes looking for these after last night’s finale of “The Tudors”, I thought I would go ahead and post links to these on both of the blogs. The first is an excerpt from Kingston’s letter to … Continue reading →

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Update of sorts – Apethorpe Hall now for sale