Monthly Archives: April 2009
British Library online documents for Henry VIII
Although I’ve linked to the exhibition stuff already, I wanted to point out this link to some key documents related to Henry VIII that the British Library has in their online galleries. They also have clips from Starkey’s “Henry: The … Continue reading
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Kenilworth Garden reopens this weekend
BBC News video: Additional articles: The Guardian: Kenilworth Castle garden reopens The Independent: Recreated, the Tudor garden where an ambitious earl wooed the Virgin Queen
Picture of the Week #17
Leeds Castle. May 2003 If ever there was a place I need to go back and visit on a nicer day, it’s Leeds Castle! It’s such a beautiful castle and setting, it’s really a shame it was such so damp … Continue reading
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Queen honors Yeoman of the Guard and Henry VII
From The Telegraph: Queen thanks Yeomen of the Guard on 500th anniversary of Henry VII’s death The Queen expressed her thanks to the Yeomen of the Guard as she honoured the founder of the famous royal bodyguards. More than 70 … Continue reading
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The British Library is looking for a whole lotta Henrys
And you could win a £100 gift certificate to the Library bookshop if you’re a good one! From The British Library Henry VIII exhibition blog: Move over Charles Laughton! Goodbye Ray Winstone! Better luck next time Sid James! You, yes … Continue reading
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Answers from Leanda de Lisle
Just wanted to let everyone know that the answers from Leanda de Lisle Q&A have now been posted over at the Lady Jane Grey Reference site!
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Henry's love letter to Anne at the British Library
From the Channel 4 website
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Things you might not know about Henry VIII
I got this fun press release from the British Library in conjunction with the opening of the Henry VIII – Man and Monarch exhibition They’ve also started a Henry VIII exhibition blog and a podcast! And here is my previous … Continue reading
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What goes in to researching a portrait
If you’ve ever wondered what goes in to researching portrait identification, head on over to Stephan Edwards’ (a.k.a PhD Historian) website to see some fascinating work that he recently did. Here’s the abstract: In mid February 2009, I was contacted … Continue reading
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Picture of the Week #16
Armor for man and horse of Henry VIII from about 1515, on display at the White Tower in the Tower of London. Photo May 2003. In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne this week, … Continue reading
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Follow Henry VIII on Twitter
From a press release found via Google news: The Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London, will send its followers updates on the events in the run-up to Henry VIII’s … Continue reading
Showtime's The Tudors: Historical vs. Hollywood
Just in case there are folks here who haven’t been over the The Raucous Royals blog lately, I wanted to post something here about Carlyn’s great analysis of this season’s episodes of “The Tudors”. Here’s a link to the write-up … Continue reading
More on the Henry VIII jousting incident
The Independent ran an interesting article about the jousting fall in 1536 that will be in an upcoming documentary: The jousting accident that turned Henry VIII into a tyrant Medical study uncovers turning point in king’s life. Michael McCarthy reports … Continue reading
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The Year that Changed Henry VIII
From The Telegraph: The year 1536 changed Henry VIII from a handsome, popular and athletic king to a corpulent tyrant who thought little of dispatching his many wives, a historian has claimed. A new look at the life of one … Continue reading
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Picture of the Week #15
King Henry VIII’s astrolabe at the British Museum. May 1998. From the British Museum website: This small astrolabe, signed by Bastien Le Seney from Normandy, clockmaker to Henry VIII, is inscribed with the King’s motto and arms but surprisingly the … Continue reading
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Showtime officially picks up 4th season of "The Tudors"
This popped up all at once through various news sources, so I’ll just pick one: From Broadcasting & Cable: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers reign as King Henry VIII will end in 2010. Showtime has picked up a fourth and final season of … Continue reading
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Reminder about Q&A with Leanda deLisle
Head on over to the Lady Jane Grey Reference Site blog and submit them! The deadline is April 15. [Please submit the questions at the link above, not at this site]
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NY Times article on the "Vivat Rex!" exhibition
From The New York Times: Just a King for His Time: Executions, Wives, Divorces and Bad Diets THE Henry VIII whom Dickens called “one of the most detestable villains who ever drew breath” and a “big burly, noisy, smelly, small-eyed, … Continue reading
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National Archives on-line Henry VIII exhibition
The UK National Archives has an on-line exhibition for the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne: Henry VIII – Power, Passion, Parchment. The exhibition features some documents that you can zoom in on and examine up close. … Continue reading
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"Virtual restoration" of Henry VIII tapestry
AP photo This is pretty cool… I can have both a history and tech geek-out! From The Telegraph: Scientists have managed to “virtually restore” the faded hues of his 28ft long tapestry using coloured light beams. The Manchester University researchers … Continue reading
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