Monthly Archives: December 2008
Happy New Year!
We still have 5 hours to go here in Texas, but most of the world has already started 2009. Here’s hoping for a good year to come!
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Season Two of "The Tudors" now on iTunes
Since someone asked about this a while back, I thought I would post an update now that it is available. And Season 1 and Season 2 are available in both HD (and standard definition) for any of you who got … Continue reading
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16th century wood carvings from Stirling Castle studied
From The BBC: Researchers are working to uncover the mysteries of 33 wood carved medallions which would have decorated the Royal Palace at Stirling Castle. Historic Scotland is trying to find out why the works, known as the Stirling Heads … Continue reading
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A bargain Holbein
From The Telegraph: Rare Holbein work bought for a few thousand could fetch millions An art collector who bought a painting for less than £2,000 is celebrating after experts declared it a genuine Holbein worth millions. The painting was thought … Continue reading
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Alison Weir's Katherine Swynford book US pre-order
After changing release dates a few times, it is finally due out on January 27, 2009 here in the US. And of course, it has a different title… Amazon pre-order link below:
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Christmas Greetings from Henry VIII (and me!)
Check out the Historic Royal Palaces’ YouTube Channel for more videos (Tip of the Tudor flat cap to Tim for the link) And from me, a repeat of last year’s Christmas image (sorry, I didn’t get a chance to make … Continue reading
500th anniversary celebrations page
I’ve been compiling a “master list” of events, exhibitions, conferences, etc. taking place to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession. I’m going to put a permanent link to it over on the side bar and I’ll update it … Continue reading
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New meaning to an old Christmas carol
It’s later than our period, but I have to agree with Kathy (who sent this in) that it is fascinating. From The Daily Mail: It has been sung at carol services across the country but a centuries-old secret political code … Continue reading
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Windsor Castle Henry VIII exhibition in 2009
I’ve started making a page to keep track of all of these events and exhibitions. I’ll upload it over the holidays and update it as more news comes in. From the BBC: A special exhibition to mark the 500th anniversary … Continue reading
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Sisters Who Would Be Queen thread at Tudor Q&A
Leanda de Lisle’s new work The Sisters Who Would Be Queen: The Tragedy of Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane Grey will be coming out January 19, 2009 in the UK and is expected in September 2009 in the US. PhD … Continue reading
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Big sale of ebooks and CD-ROMS at TannerRitchie
Thanks to kb for alerting me to this sale from TannerRitchie Publishing! If you aren’t familiar with them, they publish hundreds of rare and out of print historical sources as ebooks and specialize in British History, especially Tudor and Stuart … Continue reading
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2008 Ghost Story contest winners!
The winner and an honorable mention for this year’s ghost story contest have been selected! Here’s the report from the judge, Sandra Worth: So nice to see so much talent! The stories were an amazingly good crop of entries and … Continue reading
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Upcoming British Library exhibition
Yet another celebration of Henry VIII’s 500th! From the British Library website: Henry VIII: Man and Monarch 22 April – 6 September 2009 2009 marks the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne. In celebration of this landmark, … Continue reading
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Answers to your questions from Sandra
Thanks to Sandra for answering the questions and for getting back to me so quickly! Kathy said: What is your background? — more specifically, how did you get interested in this area of English history? I grew up on English … Continue reading
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Rick Wakeman to perform at Hampton Court next May
From Historic Royal Palaces: In 1972, Rick Wakeman, the keyboard player with the supergroup Yes, released one of the most iconic albums of all time, The Six Wives of Henry VIII. The album was a massive success all over the … Continue reading
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Haven't you always wanted a house with a moat?
You can have this one for about £2.65 million (about $4 million US). From EDP24: The property is a Grade I listed late 16th-century manor house set in a spectacular secluded position on a garden island of just over half … Continue reading
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Upcoming conference at the UK National Archives
Another event next year to mark the big Tudor anniversaries of 2009: Tudor power, pageantry and propaganda A one-day conference to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s coronation and the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth I’s coronation Saturday 21 March … Continue reading
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Portrait of Mary Neville and Son Purchased by NPG
If I remember correctly, this portrait had been on loan to the gallery from the private owner for sometime, but now the gallery permanently owns it. From the BBC: Lady Dacre, and her son, Gregory Baron Dacre, by Hans Eworth, … Continue reading
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Henry VIII commemorative coin from the Royal Mint
In the vein of the 450th anniversary Elizabeth I coin, the Royal Mint is producing a £5 coin and illustrated folder to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne.
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