Category Archives: Travel News
Sunday Short Takes
* Nancy Bilyeau’s debut novel “The Crown” will be out early next year, but US readers can enter to win an advanced copy through Goodreads! Find out more about the drawing here. And allow me a small moment of pride … Continue reading
In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn
Update July 20: Natalie has had to cancel plans for the tour, so I’ve removed the post.
Sunday Short Takes
* If you’re in or planning to visit the Portsmouth area, be sure to check these out: Emmy Award-Winning Costumes from ‘The Tudors’ to go on display for Mary Rose 500 Appeal * And if you are going to be … Continue reading
Tudor Cooking and Escape from the Tower of London
I’m way late in posting these cooking videos, but I wanted to be sure to get them up before Christmas for the two or three of you who haven’t already seen them. I’m going to just post the links to … Continue reading
Henry VIII tour at Your London Tours
Your London Tours is offering a Henry VIII Tour that sounds like fun: This tour starts by visiting Greenwich, birthplace of ‘Our ’Enery’. Then… it’s off with your head, as we away to the Tower of London for a personally-guided … Continue reading
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More video fun!
Oh, these make me want to hop back across the pond so badly! First up are the County Secrets videos Dr. Jonathan Foyle has posted to his website. The full page of videos is available here, and embedded below is … Continue reading
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One week left to book for The Anne Boleyn Experience Tour
Registration for the amazing tour that I posted about back in September will be closing on February 16th, so if you’ve been thinking about booking now is the time!
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National Trust Properties in Google Street View
This is very cool! I first saw mention of this collaboration in this Birmingham Post article: Solihull National Trust property added to Google street view It was a case of try before you buy but now you can see before … Continue reading
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The Tudors Travel Club
The Tudors Fan Club is forming a Tudors Travel Club and is planning a trip around England with private tours at Tudor-related properties. Head on over to the Travel Club website to sign up for more information.
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The Anne Boleyn Experience Tour
This looks like so much fun! I wish I could attend, but it’s just not in the cards this time. Here’s the press release for the tour and a link for more information: The only way to really walk in … Continue reading
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Acton Court opens to the public
From The Gazette: A TUDOR house where Henry VIII once stayed has opened to the public for the summer season. Acton Court, in Iron Acton, is open for 60 days until August 23 for guided tours and a programme of … Continue reading
Free videos from English Heritage
English Heritage, in association with the History Channel, has launched EHTV. There is a variety of subjects and time periods covered and you can also subscribe to it as a video podcast.
Private tours of Historic Royal Palaces on eBay
From the BBC: People are being given the chance to bid for exclusive tours around some of London’s historic palaces. A look around the hidden areas of the Tower of London or a roof top walk on Hampton Court Palace … Continue reading
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Behind the scenes tour at Hardwick Hall in mid-May
To mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Bess of Hardwick, the public is being given the chance to see areas of her famous building. I’d love to be able to see it myself! From The Yorkshire Post: As … Continue reading
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Traveling for Christmas
I’ll be on the road most of the day tomorrow and then visiting with friends and family for a while, so updates may be sparse and slow. So, if I don’t get a chance to post again until the new … Continue reading
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More quick notes
First up, it looks like Showtime will be re-playing the first season of “The Tudors” in January [schedule], possibly as a lead-up to season two. Since the first season started at the first of April last year, I’m guessing the … Continue reading
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On travel for a few days
I just wanted to let folks know that I’m going to be traveling for work through Sunday, so I won’t be answering emails or making blog posts in that time period. I’ll have internet access, but I don’t think I’ll … 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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Back from vacation, updates coming soon
Hello all! I just wanted to let everyone know that I’m back and I’m still catching up on email and news articles. I should have some news up tomorrow or the day after. And for those of you expecting email … Continue reading
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On vacation July 30 to August 20
I’ll be on vacation for the next three weeks. I’ll have access to the internet on and off so I’ll probably be able to post any interesting news articles that show up, but there might a delay. I’m hoping to … Continue reading
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