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Queen Jane Seymour and St George’s Chapel
On October 12, 1537, King Henry VIII’s wife Jane Seymour gave birth at Hampton Court Palace to his only surviving legitimate son, the future King Edward VI. The labor had been exhausting, but Jane appeared to recover and wrote a letter to Thomas Cromwell announcing the birth of Henry’s heir. After a few day it…
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Who Is This?
This portrait of an unknown man hangs outside the Gallery at Hampton Court Palace. Who do you believe he is and why? Let me know. Thanks!
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My Life in 2019
My husband’s voice on the phone to Emory Hospital’s ER, “Come & get my wife, she’s dying.” They responded within minutes and had me somewhat stable within hours. Meanwhile, we were told that the illness that had been misdiagnosed for most of 2018 was stage IV colon cancer that had metastasized to my liver. While…
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A Day at Hampton Court Palace
Today we had the honor of taking a private tour of Hampton Court Palace. My husband & I have been before but this was our first trip together. It’s been a magical day. Here are a few highlights. What a dream come true!
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The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I
Rare surviving piece of dress once worn by Elizabeth I currently on display at Hampton Court Palace alongside world-famous Rainbow PortraitFollowing a three-year conservation project by Historic Royal Palaces, the spectacular Bacton Altar Cloth is on display at Elizabeth I’s former home this autumn, united for the first time with the iconic portrait in which…
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Tudor Jewelry
Danegeld Historic Jewellery Please welcome Danegeld Historic Jewllery and the owner, George Easton to All Things Tudor. If this jewelry doesn’t tempt you, I don’t know… The mission of Danegold is to accurately research and reproduce period metalwork. According to the owner, “I always try to make my pieces as close to the originals as…
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On This Day
October 8, 2019 Forwarded from my personal Facebook wall & posted last night. One year ago tonight, our nightmare began & I was admitted to an ER-spending most of the month in hospitals. Along the way, I was told I had maybe 48 hours to live.Luckily, I’ve never backed down from a challenge.My husband has been…
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How To Host a Tudor Themed Dinner Party by Alison Weir
Written by my special guest, best selling author and historian Alison Weir: My interest in Tudor England stretches back over five decades and more than twenty books, and I know there are many others with a passion for the period. So I thought it would be fun to give some hints and ideas for hosting…
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Medicine, Magic and Music: The Healing Properties of Music Observed in the Life of Anne Boleyn
PART 1 – ANNE BOLEYN When we think of Tudor England, various images flash through our mind. Kings, many queens, dashing courtiers, spies, and ruthless intrigues enter the mix. Add a dash of Renaissance fashion and religious upheaval and you have a heady, or often headless, concoction of brutality and inspiration. All at the same…