Category Archives: Collectibles
Sunday Short Takes
* BBC1 to screen War of the Roses epic – I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I’m happy to see some more historical drama on TV (especially that period) but on the other, we’ll have to deal … Continue reading
Blanche Parry and Elizabeth I 2012 calendar
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Ruth Richardson, author of Mistress Blanche: Queen Elizabeth I’s Confidante, has put together a limited edition calendar featuring images related to Elizabeth I and Blanche Parry. Proceeds from the calendar … Continue reading
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Sunday Short Takes
I finally had a nice stockpile of links to post this week… the last few weeks have been a bit dry. * Mary Rose £2 coin floated on the Solent – A giant, inflatable replica of the coin I mentioned … Continue reading
The Anne Boleyn Files 2012 Tudor Places Calendar is Launched!
Some of you may recall the calendar photo contest by The Anne Boleyn Files from earlier this year (my brief mention of it was here) and now the winners and calendar have been revealed! The image that won and graces … Continue reading
Sunday Short Takes
* All the King’s Fools: ‘Disability is deep in comedy’s DNA’ – Heritage entertainment develops historical accuracy at Hampton Court this week, as learning-disabled actors play Tudor jesters * Milestone for work to save Astley Castle – Restoration work at … Continue reading
New Mary Rose collectible items
Image from The Royal Mint From Portsmouth.co.uk: THE MARY Rose has been chosen to feature on a set of commemorative coins for 2011. The historic ship, housed at Portsmouth’s dockyard, is one of six coins that will be in circulation … Continue reading
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Stewarts get stamp of approval
I know, *groan*, but I couldn’t resist. From the BBC: First Mary Queen of Scots stamp issued The first stamp featuring Mary Queen of Scots has been unveiled by Royal Mail. t is part of a new set celebrating the … Continue reading
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Annulment request replica unveiled
In a follow-up to this post from last month, the reproduction of Henry VIII’s annulment request has been unveiled (seals and all): From the BBC:
Catching up!
Sorry for the slow posting on this blog for the last week or so. Things have been busy, as you might have guessed! * The celebrations that I blogged about back in February took place this weekend. Here is an … Continue reading
Hampton Court Palace events this year
Hampton Court Palace‘s 500th anniversary events will start this Friday, and there is a lot going on! Here are some highlights: Henry VIII: heads and hearts Special events for 2009 Tudor music festival The Henry VIII talks at Hampton Court … Continue reading
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More stamps and first day covers
Actually, the stamps themselves are the same, but the cover is different. First up are some larger images of the two sets from the Royal Mail (click on each thumbnail to see a bigger version): And here is the press … Continue reading
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Stamps honoring the Tudors and the Mary Rose
More neat collectibles for those of you who are trying to keep up! I bought the Elizabeth 450 and Henry VIII 500 coins from the Royal Mint, but I so far have managed to hold off on all the cool … Continue reading
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The Westminster Collection commemorative Tudor stamps and coins
Marilyn sent me a link to the site for The Westminster Collection which all sorts of neat collectibles, and especially some Tudor-related coins and stamps. In particular, take a look at this collection of First Day Covers for the 500th … Continue reading
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