On this day in history events for 12-18 January.
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This week in history 12 – 18 January
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16 January 1549 – Thomas Seymour tries to kidnap Edward VI
On this day in history, 16th January 1549, Edward VI’s uncle, Thomas Seymour, was alleged to have broken into the King’s apartments at Hampton Court Palace to kidnap the young King. As he entered the royal residence, it is said that he disturbed the King’s beloved spaniel who started barking at him. In panic, Seymour is said to have shot the dog, a noise which alerted one of the guards who then apprehended Seymour.
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Transcript of livechat with Sandra Vasoli about the Vatican Archives
We had a wonderful live-chat session with author Sandra Vasoli (author of “Je Anne Boleyn”) last night. The questions were coming in thick-and-fast and Sandra had some amazing additional stories to tell us about her visit to the Vatican Archives to see the love letters of Henry VIII.
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Live Chat Reminder – Sandra Vasoli on Henry VIII’s Love Letters to Anne Boleyn
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Elizabeth I’s Coronation Procession – Primary Source Accounts
The primary sources for Elizabeth I’s coronation procession on 14th January 1559.
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Britain’s Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court Palace
Britain’s Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court Palace videos.
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Hampton Court Palace Quiz
A fun quiz on the history of Hampton Court Palace.
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What is the Order of the Garter? By Sarah Bryson
The Order of the Garter, officially known as The Most Noble Order of the Garter, is the oldest and highest British order of chivalry. The Order was founded in 1348 by King Edward III and consists of the King (or Queen), their spouse, the Prince of Wales and twenty four Knights. Other members of The Order are known as Royal Knights Companions and Extra or Stranger Knights.
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Video – The Annulment of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon’s Marriage
A video on Henry VIII’s Great Matter and Catherine of Aragon’s opposition.
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Catherine of Aragon’s Black Heart and Poison: The Primary Sources
Following Catherine of Aragon’s death on the afternoon of 7th January 1536, her body was prepared for burial by a chandler in her household, whose job it would have been to embalm her body. Sir Edmund Bedingfield and Sir Edward Chamberlain wrote to Thomas Cromwell from Kimbolton on 7th January about the arrangements they had made:
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Expert Talk: Sandra Vasoli on the Love Letters of Henry VIII
The expert speaker for January is Sandi Vasoli, author of “Je Anne Boleyn”. Sandi speaks of her visit to the Vatican Archives to see the original letters which Henry VIII wrote to Anne Boleyn while they were courting.
This talk goes into her visit, the experience of actually holding the letters, and what she could tell about Henry’s state of mind by the way the letters were written. It’s a fascinating talk!
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Christmas Decorations, Twelfth Night and Candlemas
An article about the tradition of taking down Christmas decorations at Candlemas.
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Lucy Worsley Talks
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Tudor TV Programmes – January 2015
Information on Tudor-themed TV programmes coming to your TV in January 2015.
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The Feast of the Epiphany – 6th January
An article about the feast day of Epiphany and how it was celebrated in Tudor times.
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This week in history 5 – 11 January
On this day in history events for 5 January to 11 January.
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Plots, conspiracies, spies and assassinations quiz
A quiz on the dastardly doings of the Tudor era.
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Tudor New Year Gifts Video
Claire discusses the New Year gift rolls of the Tudor monarchs.
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Tudor Life January 2015
New Year Magazine with a huge 70 pages of Tudor madness!
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This week in history 29 December – 4 January
On this day in history events for 29 December to 4 January.
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Torture and Executions Quiz
A quiz on executions and torture.
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This week in history 22 – 28 December
On this day in history events for 22-28 December.
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A Christmas Quiz
A fun Christmas quiz.
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Anyone want to meet up in Paris in March 2015?
Is anyone available to meet up in Paris in March 2015?
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Chatroom Transcript from Linda Porter’s Expert Talk
Here’s the transcript/screen capture from the live chat with Linda Porter last night. There’s lots to read on this transcript and we had a fantastic time, Our thanks goes to Linda Porter for her expert talk and the time she spent in the chatroom.
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Today’s Live Chat with Linda Porter – 15 December
Details about the live chat on 15 December 2014.
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This week in history 15 – 21 December
On this day in history events for 15-21 December.
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Sir Walter Ralegh Quiz
A fun quiz on Sir Walter Ralegh.
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Tudor Life Primary Sources
Sources for finding out more about life in Tudor times.
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This week in history 8 – 14 December
On this day in history events for 8-14 December.
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